3 Ways for Nonprofits to Crash & Burn in Current Economy
This week, I was all set to write my blog post. But then, an article at The Chronicle of Philanthropy website caught my attention: “How a Double-Dip Recession Could Affect Giving” by Lisa Chiu. It was...
View ArticleTragic Lessons of the Penn State Fiasco
This is the most difficult blog post I’ve ever written. The subject matter is truly horrific. The story on which this post is based continues to change daily, literally. The story offers so much to...
View ArticleActions of One Alleged & One Admitted Child-Rapist Impact You
An alleged child-rapist and an admitted child-rapist are in the news again. Both news stories involve large sums of money. The first news item concerns former Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator...
View ArticleSpecial Report: Winner of Free Book Contest Announced
[Publisher's Note: “Special Reports” are posted from time-to-time as a benefit for subscribers and frequent visitors to this blog. “Special Reports” are not widely promoted. To be notified of all new...
View Article10 Essential Tips to Protect Children from Real Monsters
There are many ugly problems in the world. For many of those troubles, we’re powerless to do much, if anything, to change the situation. Sadly, monsters are very real. I want to bring a heinous...
View ArticleThe Nonprofit Sector Has Lost a Good Friend
The nonprofit sector lost an ardent supporter, and my wife and I lost a very close friend on June 6, 2012. Lisa Maxine Reisman Halterman touched countless lives. We are all better off for the time she...
View ArticleAnd Now for Something Completely Different
This blog post is a departure from my normal articles. It’s not about nonprofit management. It’s not about fundraising. Despite the departure from my normally chosen subjects and my homage to Monty...
View ArticleWhat You Really Need to Know about Giving USA 2013
Philanthropic giving in the USA increased for the third straight year in 2012, but only modestly. Overall giving in 2012 totaled $316.23 billion, an increase in current dollars of 3.5 percent over...
View ArticleCan You Spot a Child Molester? Discover the Warning Signs
I know. The question is an odd one: Can you spot a child molester? It’s a particularly odd question for a blog dedicated to nonprofit management, marketing, and fundraising. So, what’s going on here?...
View ArticleI’m Sorry, but Mother Theresa was Wrong!
Have you ever heard a nonprofit professional, speaking of prospective donors, say: They should give until it hurts.” Recently, I once again came across this phrase. I shuddered. Nevertheless, I...
View ArticleNonprofit Sector is a Powerful Force for Freedom
This past weekend, my fellow Americans and I celebrated our nation’s Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, representatives from the colonies gathered in Philadelphia to declare independence from Great...
View ArticleWhen Should You Refuse a Gift?
From opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, I learned of two stories that both raise an important question: When should a charity refuse to accept a donation? The first story concerns Lucy the Elephant,...
View ArticleWhat Do These People Have in Common?
Can you guess what the following famous and not-so-famous people have in common?: Roman Polanski, Oscar-winning movie director Jerry Sandusky, (former) assistant coach with the Penn State University...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You Suspect Child Sex Abuse
At some point in your life, you might encounter someone you suspect of child sex abuse. Sadly, it’s not that much of a long-shot. One-in-four girls and one-in-six boys are sexually abused in the USA....
View ArticleTo Raise More Money, Look for More Engagement Opportunities
Smart nonprofit professionals know that fundraising success involves much more than simply asking for money. You need to identify prospective supporters, educate them, cultivate them, then ask for...
View ArticleFree Help to Protect Children During a Crisis
Almost every April, I devote one blog post to stopping child sexual abuse. It’s a significant departure from the nonprofit and fundraising topics I typically write about. So, let me tell you why I do...
View ArticleAre You Annoying Your Donors Without Even Knowing It?
If you’re annoying your donors, it could be hurting your fundraising efforts. The challenge is that you might not even know you’re annoying them. Let me give you a personal example. One of my favorite...
View ArticleWhat Does Child Abuse Have to Do with Your Fundraising Program?
One out of ten children will be sexually abused by the age of 18 in the US. What does that have to do with nonprofit management or fundraising? Absolutely nothing. So, why am I mentioning it? I’m...
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