Recent changes in the tax code are impacting deductions for charitable giving. How will this affect your taxes? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreLloyd Morrissette passed away recently. Morrissette helped create Sesame Street. But he also was the president of the John and Mary Markle Foundation. Why is Morrissette so important? Read this blog to learn about his impact on the world.
Read MoreA charity of importance, Sisters of Charity of New York, is close to dissolving. What does this mean for the larger nonprofit community? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreIn other industries, it is common for employees to have an incentive plan. Finally, it seems the nonprofit industry is catching up. In this blog, Randall discusses how offering a bonus will help retain your top fundraisers.
Read MoreResolving conflicts at the office can be challenging. What are some strategies you can put in place to help resolve conflicts in your workplace? Read this blog for Randall’s tips.
Read MoreWe’ve all had to make difficult decisions in our lifetime. Read this blog for Randall’s perspective on hard decisions and how you can make them even when it feels like you can’t.
Read MoreIs it better to be well-liked or well-respected? Many people face this inner argument at some point in their lives. Read this blog for Randall’s thoughts.
Read MoreThe kids ARE watching. Whether you’re on your best behavior, or not quite your best, the kids are modeling what we’re doing. Read this blog for Randall’s perspective on this very topic.
Read MoreEverything old is new again. What can we learn from watching some old school television shows? Read the blog for more.
Read MoreDoes your nonprofit have a community covenant? When community leaders have the necessary details and vision to create an appropriate covenant representing the community, the impact can be lasting. Read this blog to learn more about community covenants.
Read MoreFor smaller nonprofits and startup nonprofits, running the back-end office can be a challenge. These tasks - and even fundraising cold calls - can be outsourced. However, this can come at a great cost to the organization. Read this blog to learn how your organization can protect itself from bad apples.
Read MoreFor nonprofits working across state lines, dealing with varying state regulations can be time-consuming and stressful. This blog addresses frustrations nonprofits experience, especially in the state of California, and ideas for moving forward.
Read MoreThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself…FDR wasn’t talking about fundraising, but he might as well have been. Many fundraisers express their fear of picking up the phone to call donors directly. Read this blog to learn more about how fundraisers can embrace their fear and use it to their advantage.
Read MoreStates are beginning to pass new privacy laws, which could impact how your organization collects and uses data. What do you need to know about these laws, and how might they impact your organization? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreHow is the credit crunch impacting nonprofits? Nonprofits are businesses too, and banks treat them the same way they treat for-profit businesses. Read this blog for tips to manage your nonprofit when it comes to seeking credit.
Read MoreWhat is the value of a volunteer? If you consider the quantifiable hours a volunteer contributes to your nonprofit, and the wages they save by donating their time, you will realize the monetary value of those volunteers. Why is that important? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreHow do you deal with adversity? Golfers at this year’s Masters taught us all a master class on how to deal with adversity. Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreWhat is the appropriate consequence for Blackbaud, a company that experienced a significant data breach in 2020? Read this blog to learn more about this issue and one way to ensure it does not happen again.
Read MoreWhat happens when industry organizations cease to offer learning opportunities for smaller nonprofits? Read this blog for Randall’s take on why organizations of all sizes need learning opportunities.
Read MoreHow do we explain to our kids the value of winning and losing? Read this blog for Randall’s explanation of when a call during a basketball game goes against one team, and how the losing team’s attitude is important.
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