Board Development

Time to Align & Accelerate

“My board doesn’t know what they are doing.” “I joined the board, but I don’t know what to do now.” “We’ve got a good board … but I feel...

The Cook, the Restaurant, and the Board

A nonprofit board plays a key role in fundraising. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the board members are directly asking for...

Little movie review: Uncharitable

Recently, I had the chance to screen Uncharitable – the upcoming movie based on Dan Pallotta's TED talk and book. I’ve been a fan of the...

Board Fundraising Tools: 2 Easy Steps

For a nonprofit organization, board giving can be a tricky topic. How much should they give? Can they bring their friends to the...

Don't Forget to Make Time For Stewardship

The post-it note in my notebook reads “LN post – Valentine’s Day – message to leaders/funders” Today, on the 15th of the month, I read...

What Your Board Members Want vs. What They Need

Your board members can be champions for your cause, but only if you give them the right tools. Board members don’t need to be experts....

Getting the Most from Board Giving

Fundraisers - let’s talk about board giving. 🎁 Your board loves your organization. ❤ Your board wants you to succeed. Your board members...