Chris B.Jan 241 minSeems Too Good to be True I knew it was too good to be true. The box promised a simple set up. Download the app, plug in the device and then - BAM - the wi-fi that...
Chris B.Apr 11, 20231 minBuilding a Nonprofit Revenue Stream Had a great chat recently with Chris Roelke from What If Direct Marketing. Chris and I worked together during my time at Habitat - and...
Chris B.Mar 8, 20231 minGood News / Bad News about Corp. GivingFor nonprofits, corporate giving can be a good news / bad news situation. For example: 💚 Corporations can support nonprofits with...
Chris B.Feb 15, 20231 minDon't Forget to Make Time For StewardshipThe 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...
Chris B.Jan 18, 20231 minGoal Setting & Board Direction Setting - and reporting on - fundraising goals is about more than tracking progress. Your goals and your measurements help to tell a...
Chris B.Jan 15, 20231 minThe 3 Most Important Fundraising Metrics Once, I was given a fundraising report to share with a board committee. The report was a full page - margin to margin - and was closer to...
Chris B.Jan 15, 20231 minThe Problem with SuccessA key lesson in goal setting came from my first job after college. I was a reporter for the Orange County Business Journal – grateful...