INSPIRING WAYS TO CONNECT WITH DONORS AT YEAR END
Securing critical year-end donations is one of many top priorities, and yet it is equally important to focus on stewardship, the art of thoughtfully caring for and engaging your existing supporters.
How we support nonprofits:
USING DATA TO STRENGTHEN YOUR YEAR-END FUNDRAISING
With nearly 31% of annual donations coming in December, using data to inform your appeal strategy will help you maximize results.
PLANNING FOR YEAR-END
The time between Thanksgiving and year-end offers a prime window for fundraising.
FEDERAL FUNDING: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Over the last four years American nonprofits have benefited from unprecedented amounts of federal funding. How will they plan for the end of that funding?
THE FRIENDLY BUYER
When you aren't ready to acquire a property, but know you'll need it...the friendly buyer can help. Nonprofit organizations can benefit.
TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH YOUR BOARD
Brian Keel, CFO at YMCA of the Triangle, offers several suggestions of things to do to help new volunteers get up to speed faster.
PLANNING FOR YEAR-END
The time between Thanksgiving and year-end offers a prime window for fundraising.
MOVING FROM OLD TO NEW: BOARD WORK
Nonprofit boards often find themselves stuck in a rut, performing the same old tasks with the same agenda month after month, with little impact
SIX LESSONS FROM THE MARTIAN
If you’ve worked in a nonprofit (or probably just about anywhere), you know that not every project goes as planned. In fact, sometimes plan A turns into plan D or E or F.
MOVING FROM OLD TO NEW: BOARD WORK
Nonprofit boards often find themselves stuck in a rut, performing the same old tasks with the same agenda month after month, with little impact
DBD PODCAST: TRUST AND LEADERSHIP
Bruce Berglund interviews Cory Scheer of TrustCentric about trust and leadership. In this podcast, they discuss how to measure, build and repair trust.
Creating a Culture of Inquiry
Building a culture of inquiry takes time and effort, but it is essential for a board to effectively govern an organization.
How Do You Stand Out in a Crowd?
Richard Clegg shares what a famous doughnut empire can teach us about standing out in a crowd of similar businesses.
A Tale of Two Letters
Michele Goodrich illustrates how personal attention and follow up are the keys to creating a great giving experience for donors.
What We're Reading
One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” In that spirit, the DBD Team shares their book picks to inspire you in work and in life.
