4 x 4 x 4 Things We’ve Learned Working with Nonprofits
We launched TakeTwo in July 2011 and since then we've learned there are many things we love about our work and TakeTwo. Here are our top four: We get inspired by our clients and their work, every
Asking for Money vs. Offering Opportunities – Apples and Oranges?
Many of TakeTwo's clients have board and staff members who struggle with fundraising. The very idea of asking for money makes them nervous. When speaking with volunteers or board members, I often hear, "I'll
The Age Old Question – Should You Require a Board Give/Get?
This is a question our clients often grapple with - generally, the question comes about when a Board was formed before a Give/Get seemed critical - when passion, hard work, and commitment to the mission were
Women Leading Nonprofits: Conversation & Communication
This year, for International Women’s Day, I'm reflecting on two aspects of women's leadership that stand out for me: conversation and communication. What difference do they make in leading?
Can Board Members Be Spokespersons?
Can your board members be ambassadors for your nonprofit? hey’re usually leaders in their fields, they have extensive networks of contacts and above all, they (most often) are on your board because they feel a strong
How LinkedIn Can Boost Your Board
Social media can help you connect in all sorts of ways - with new friends in your field, relatives you rarely see, or ex-boyfriends you'd rather forget. But did you ever think about the ways that
Getting Your Board To Fundraise
As you might imagine, TakeTwo gets requests for help with this often. Many nonprofits wish to get their Board of Directors in a place where they fundraise often and with more ease. Here are
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 -
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