Spring is finally here and with it comes one of my favorite activities, spring cleaning. Time to roll up your sleeves and re-establish order in your world. However, spring cleaning isn't limited to our closets and garages. It's a great time to organize some of our...

In the sixties, people theorized because of technological advancements and innovation the work week would shrink to 25 hours by the nineties. We could get everything done in a fraction of the time. Some worried there would be a leisure crisis in America. There were...

A recent study found 26% of executive directors and development directors see data management as a current critical issue for their organization. This is up 9% from the year before. I think the real number is a little higher. Regardless of the reason why it's at 26%,...

You've likely put a donor list together or seen an organization publish their donors. Some of the most popular places to see a donor list is in an annual report, newsletter, website, and donor appreciation event. There is a long-standing conversation about the...

You may run out and buy a new gadget because you know it can be useful in a variety of ways. As soon as you open the box, you're overwhelmed by the setup, information, choices, useability. Before too long, it's gone. You don't have time all that. Instead, it just sits...

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project came out with a new report containing some important data. Whether you're a community leader or nonprofit professional, this is information those involved with nonprofit organizations should be paying attention to. First, let's be...

How do you plan, monitor, and track interactions with major donors? For many, putting a good structure and process in place to manage these important relationships is a challenge. I found the process outlined below, which combines some traditional and modern elements,...