Keeping The Funder Honest
The power dynamic of the funder and fundee is often difficult to manage. The onus is usually on the organization being funded to make the relationship a good one. Truth be told, we expect
Ongoing Learning – Just an Email Away
what does ongoing learning mean for a development professional? Well, for one, it means knowing about all kinds of things that may not be in our comfort zone. Such as the newest technology available to nonprofits -
Start The New Year Off Right: Reconnect With Your Star Donors
If you are a Development professional, an Executive Director, or even a Board member of a nonprofit, set some time aside in January of each year to have planning conversations with your star volunteers and donors.
The Art of Cultivation – Critical to Event Success
So, we are all in the heart of it, aren't we? Nonprofit gala season is upon us and you are likely bogged down in details at the moment - the nitty gritty things like name
How to Get it Right: The Relationship between the Executive Director and Director of Development
This critical partnership can serve as the mojo behind an organization. It can amount to the difference between an organization scrapping by or reaching a new level of support and visibility. But
Flexible Work Opportunities are the Future and We Know It
As TakeTwo Services enjoys its one year anniversary, we've been reflecting on our consulting model of services and how it impacts our clients, our careers, and our lives. We have found that telecommuting, flexible work hours/days,
Consultants Don’t Have to Suck
Believe me, we are well aware of the overpriced consultant that does nothing to deserve the money you've agreed to pay them. We have hired and worked with the consultant who promises big things and produces
Stories Are Where “IT” Is At
If we agree "IT" is long-term, engaged, and committed donors. People who give want to hear about who they are helping and how they are making a difference in the world and people's lives. Stories of the
To Sell, You Need a Brand
In my ten years experience as a development professional, never have I been able to do my job without the help of communications and marketing experts. Fundraising is selling something, it is that simple. You