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June 1, 2026

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Get Board-Ready in 4 Moves Before Your First Vote Your first few meetings set your reputation fast. Do a little prep up front, and you’ll show up as the person who protects the mission and helps the money-raisers win. Do a 30-minute “mission alignment” gut-check: Read the mission statement, current strategic plan summary, and the last annual report. Then answer three questions in writing: “Who do we serve?”, “What do we actually do?”, and “What […]

June 1, 2026

Practical Technology Upgrades for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit organizations face a familiar challenge: doing more with less. Limited budgets, lean teams, and growing community expectations mean operational efficiency isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. The good news? You don’t need a full digital transformation to improve performance. Small, targeted technology improvements can reduce friction, save time, and free up staff energy for mission-driven work. A Quick Snapshot You don’t need to rip out existing systems to become more efficient. Incremental upgrades—like automating reports or […]

July 8, 2026

Jim Eskin's 10 Ways to Get Leadership Aligned Around Major Gifts

Jim Eskin’s 10 Ways to Get Leadership Aligned Around Major Gifts, will teach you practical strategies for earning stronger CEO and board support, fostering greater organizational alignment, and building a more effective fundraising program. When leadership and fundraising professionals work together toward a shared vision, major gifts become more predictable, sustainable, and transformational. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “My manager could really use some managing?” You’re probably right. All of us (managers included) in […]