The Value of Diversity
It seems to be in every nonprofit’s strategic plan…improve board and staff diversity. According to Malcolm Forbes, “Diversity is the act of thinking independently together" - which in its own right should help bring the best ideas and strategies to the table. This all sounds good and is very PC (post Jimmy Carter) but the reasons why you should make ...
Not Another Social Media Commercial
Three years ago I wrote an article entitled “Confessions of a Social Media Phobe.” Way back then, I was wondering “aloud” about the relevance, future, and wisdom of social media relative to fundraising and life in general. In 2009, it was easy to feel smothered by the hype around online networking and communications and the number of emerging channels and ...
The Case For The Case
So why should I support you? Why does your organization merit a gift more so than the other million plus charities registered in the United States? And why now? These are questions that any advancement professional should be able to answer effortlessly and convincingly about their NPO. An organization’s case for support should concisely and compellingly document this information ...
Hospitals Returning to Their Philanthropic Roots
This article written by CRI President Larry G. Raff, MPH originally appeared in the May 2, 2012 electronic edition of Becker's Hospital Review. The more things change in healthcare, the more we should revisit what had worked in the past. About 60 percent of hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States have non-profit status, and can link their ...
Endowment Fundraising – Weighing the Options
Perhaps the most confusing terms in the fund raising universe is “endowment.” It seems there are as many perceptions and definitions for the word as there are people talking about it. How do you personally define endowment, the nature of an endowment gift, or an endowment campaign? I recently led a session on endowments at the South Carolina and North ...
Be In the Moment…to Get Hired
Professional success. For many fundraising executives, that means a constant inching upward on the career ladder. Clearly, ambition, drive, and motivation are critical factors in moving the needle for ourselves as well as our organizations. And, as executive recruiters, we are always on the lookout for advancement candidates willing and able to lead with energy, skill and - in ...
