Silent Partner: Graphic Artist Brian Batsch There has been a noticeable change in what one would call “donor management” over the last several years, or donor mismanagement, as may be the case. There is a need to revitalize and invest in donor management if a charity expects to reap results. For a charity to determine its situation, simply look at what data you have on your donors. Is your data management system rich in valuable data, or bereft of anything of value? Staff co

Working with non-profits for over 30 years has been my greatest privilege and my greatest frustration. During these years, I have examined the sustainability of the charity, which I believe to be the highest concern of both board members and staff. The unfortunate situation we have observed places the charity at RISK. Frequent change at the board or staffing levels introduces different ideas, which may or may not benefit the charity, leaving its most important fundraising ass

The Amazon Successful fundraising is all about the people who want to support a charity’s mission. When the only thing a fundraiser knows...

Bora Bora Over the many years that we have worked as a software provider to the nonprofit sector we have witnessed reoccurring issues that impact the charity and its ability to be sustainable, meet its goals and satisfy its mission. Some of these same issues contribute to staff turnover. In many ways, a charity’s success is determined by the dollars they acquire to meet organizational goals. These dollars are dependent on work done by the board and staff and the processes and