The following is a post from Marc Pitman, The Fundraising Coach, from last year, but pertinent, and something for us all to think about as we come up on fall, and our busier seasons… Think about hiring Marc for some training, he will be here (on the South Shore) for Tech Day Camp Oct 22, and [...]
I have been thinking a lot about non-profit boards, and what I have experienced with the organizations I have been involved with. The challenges and rewards. I ran across an opinion article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Every Board’s Guide to Strong Organizational Leadership in 2011, by Michael W. Pergrine. He speaks about the challenges [...]
Thank you all for helping us with the survey to decide what topics will be of interest to you at our March 22 Mini-conference! This is what we will have: “The Ask” to help folks who are afraid to ask for donations (Jane Ford) “Yes, It Applies to You Also” – A discussion of various [...]
Before you agree to join a nonprofit board of directors, make sure you learn what the organization expects of its board members. I have heard from too many people who joined boards without a clear idea of what was expected because a friend served on the board or they were passionate about the mission or [...]