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By Jen Pendleton, vice-president, Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Don’t worry, this isn’t another article about the strategic plan that sits on the proverbial shelf.
But it is an article about the BoardSource study, Leading With Intent 2017, that reports that “boards are not fully engaging in strategy.”
Let that statement sink in for a minute. If you’re a board member or executive director, this is probably not surprising. The truth is…
At ASP, our consultation is based on industry best practices and personal knowledge gleaned from decades of combined experience in the nonprofit world.
However, we recognize that the world of nonprofits and fundraising is always evolving. In order to stay on top emerging opportunities and challenges, we routinely review new research published about the sector.
Last year was an interesting year, and our research highlights below bring the proof. We’ve organized the information under five key themes. In addition to the overviews and sources, we’ve included key takeaways that you can apply to your own program. Happy reading!
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By Jen Pendleton, vice president-Indiana, Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Fall is just beginning and now is the perfect time to take stock of your annual goals and progress to meeting them, as well as your plan and budget for 2019.
Why? Our friends at Bloomerang tell us that 50% of nonprofits receive a majority of their donations between October and December.
It’s been said that death and taxes are the only certainties in life. We say change is another. And for nonprofits, specifically, it’s leadership change. Don’t let a staff or board vacancy send your organization off course. Read on for more information about succession planning and related resources…
When a key executive, staff or board member departs from your nonprofit, weathering the transition can be a balancing act. On one hand, your team will need to keep moving full speed ahead on your fundraising projects. On the other hand, without this important...
When a nonprofit loses their executive director, the transition can be tough to weather. So much of a nonprofit’s identity is wrapped up in how this leader is perceived by the public, as well as how they shape the organization’s culture internally. Without a strong,...
Taking on the challenge of improving your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy may seem daunting. After all, it can be tough to keep track of all the moving parts in your organization and even tougher to help guide them to work together. Want to get ahead? Try improving...
Launching a capital campaign is like moving into a new home. If you want the transition to your new home to run smoothly, you’ll need to plan ahead. The same can be said of capital campaigns; a lot of preparation goes into them so that your nonprofit can reach or even exceed your goals.
As a nonprofit leader, you have a lot going on. It can be tough to know where to focus on any given day.
• You’re competing for precious fundraising dollars.
• You’re being asked to do more with less.
• You’re responding to desperate needs in difficult circumstances.
Are you on track to finish strong in 2016 and begin 2017 with optimism and confidence?
For nonprofits, this means effective fundraising processes are in place, boards are productive and leadership is focused on your organization’s unique challenges and opportunities. Prioritize your next steps by answering the following questions about key Q4 focus areas for nonprofits…
At Aly Sterling Philanthropy, we’re certified strategic-planning enthusiasts. We love to plan. And we really enjoy guiding organizations and their leaders through the process of setting vision and goals to boost their missions. Which is why we get a little sad to hear about…
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