When it comes to fundraising, major donors are your champions for impact and change. Let's explore what motivates them to give generously...

The focus of today's video is on encouraging mid-level donations, and J.L. offers three key strategies for achieving this goal.

Effective fundraising happens when an organization offers benefits that resonate with its patrons. Here are a few things to remember

When planning a fundraising campaign, a one-size-fits-all approach never works effectively.

When it comes to fundraising, it’s best when people donate because they want to. I know that sounds obvious, and yet, arts and cultural...

A “one-size-fits-all” approach to your annual appeal may seem tempting, but the reality is that a successful fundraising campaign relies on

When it comes to board leadership transitions, it's easy for boards to lose momentum and slip into a sluggish start to a new fiscal year....

When it comes to approving the budget or other major business, it's important not to simply defer to the recommendation of a committee....

A subscriber-donor on your list could be the perfect fit as your next board member.

When it comes to board member terms, it's essential to take a fresh look at the needs of your organization. Here are three key points to...

Savvy leaders manage with the belief that the board’s success is your success.

Today's tip is all about walking into board or committee meetings fully prepared for success.

It's essential to strike a balance between supporting your board and ensuring they hold themselves accountable.

The chief executive-board chair relationship is among the most important for any nonprofit. Here are a few tips to start on the right foot.

How much time do you or others in the organization spend putting flyers up around town or stuffing envelopes? Does your organization...

Like it or not... running an organization, just like life, is full of compromises. And sometimes contradictions. Here are a few examples...

How many times have you plugged a number in the budget to make it balance? How often are you biting your nails at the end of the fiscal...

How much time does your staff spend waiting for their computer to start up, or pull that report you need? How much time does your staff...

As performing arts organizations are resuming in-person performances this fall, there are a lot of questions about how quickly patrons will

Hiring new staff can be time-consuming, frustrating, a big relief, or all the above for arts managers. In Part 1, I reviewed the three...