13 years ago on August 1, 2011, I embarked on an adventure when I left the comfort of my job to focus full-time on my business that allows me to do what I love: helping nonprofit organizations succeed.

Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.

Learn how you can and should leverage your executive committee for the good and growth of your organization.

A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.

This week we explore the role of the governance committee and whether your organization's board should have one. (Hint: YES!)

What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.

Try the flipped agenda to get your board more engaged and improve your organization.

While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.

Leverage your outing to maximize the impact not just on event day, but for the entire year.

Machines will never replace the relationships on which fund development work depends for success. However, they can eliminate or streamline the many administrative functions that keep the fund development professional from spending the time to develop these relationships.

Improve your donor retention and bottom line.

The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.

These tips can help you figure out the best ways to thank your grantors and keep them engaged in your work between grant application cycles.

The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

Here’s how can you maximize your success and raise more money in this fund development environment.

The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

How to use your board committees to maximize your organization’s effectiveness.

If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.

The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.

Tips on how to integrate AI into your nonprofit work.