You may recall “Mission Impossible” debuting on television and later evolving into a successful film franchise. However, in the nonprofit...

If I use a certain word in referencing a friend’s membership organization, I know to expect a negative reaction. However, that word holds...

Soon it will be time for your 5K, golf outing, gala, run, walk, chili supper, festival or any one of a dozen other events. Does anyone...

Many children have their lists for Santa, but in some respects, nonprofits should as well. It may seem a bit idealistic, but there are...

“People don’t buy features, they buy benefits.” It has been the basic sales mantra for years. Today I remind clients, despite the truth...

While a capital campaign may seem like a good idea, there are a number of considerations deserving significant review before a board...

When I talk with clients about capital campaigns they may do a double take when I state, "It's really not about the money." Well folks...

Communication is a wonderful thing…when it works. Today, our society has some issues when it comes to expression of our feelings and...

There is one thing most every organization needs in its marketing efforts. In reality, it is not FTE’s in the human resource, full time...

Culture – it lives in your organization with deeply rooted implications to your business or nonprofit. Yet many have no feel for the...

It's probably no surprise that nonprofit organizations today struggle with maximizing donor development efforts. If you are a board...

Undoubtedly, audits are not a new concept for most, but the prospect of a communications audit may be. If so, then it is time to beef up...

Organizations and individuals have them; businesses work towards them, but many communities find them elusive. What are they? I am...

Organizations, businesses and individuals spend so much time, effort and money worrying about crafting a positive message, putting out...