by David Patterson | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog |
John Murphy, CEO of Zuri Group, has posted an article on LinkedIn encouraging discussion about the future nonprofit organizations and fundraising after the corona virus pandemic settles down. He’s looking for comments and thoughts.
by David Patterson | Dec 20, 2018 | Blog, Trustees & Volunteers |
I have always believed in placing as little burden as possible on prospective donors whether they be individuals, foundations, corporations, or other grant-making organizations, However, I have in recent years come to recognize the damage that can be done to...
by David Patterson | Jun 27, 2018 | Community & Communications |
So much of fundraising is built upon public perception that it shocks me when an organization ignores the importance of self-presentation on its website. An organization’s website is the first place people go to learn about the organization. If the website doesn’t...
by David Patterson | Jan 30, 2018 | Fundraising Readiness, Trustees & Volunteers |
The biggest fundraising problem facing smaller nonprofit organizations is board makeup. An organization’s board is its top level constituency—its first circle of community. A nonprofit’s community is comprised of concentric circles. Like the rings that ripple outward...
by David Patterson | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog, Community & Communications |
I wouldn’t. At the very least, the basic elements that demand transparency from a nonprofit are: What are its mission, values, and vision. Who are the people who comprise its executive leadership. Who are its board members. What is in the most recent annual...
