Ensure your nonprofit’s ADA compliance for people with disabilities Is your nonprofit complying with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)? If you’re not sure, your nonprofit could be missing out on hiring and serving a diverse group of people—and face hefty fines. Find out what the law requires and how to make sure your services are accessible to people who have disabilities.

When asking for a gift, what counts most, aside from preparation, are three variables: your attitude, your ability to close the sale, and a realistic notion of the next step. In my book, Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face, I address the whole gamut of soliciting major gifts, but here I’ll focus on these three elements.

In October, I published a post about hiring consultants. This piece was passed around, re-posted, and featured on other blogs, including GuideStar. If you read it and shared it—thank you! Because there’s lots more to say (and learn) about this subject, here are five more tips you can use to build productive relationships with consultants.