Do the right things drive your board members? Some want to boost their resume; some have genuine intentions, and others simply can’t say “no.” The intentionality behind your board of directors’ service is fundamental to a healthy and thriving board. In this episode, Katie interviews Andy Davis, the Associate Vice President of Education and Outreach for Boardsource. They talk about everything from board members asking for a “pass” on their duties to the goal of […]

Is Your Capital Campaign Toolkit Set and Ready? A capital campaign may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. In today’s episode, Katie interviews Amy Eisenstein, the CEO of The Capital Campaign Toolkit and a veteran fundraiser. If you’re wondering how much, who to start with, or where to begin, this episode will equip and inspire you to take the next step toward a successful campaign. Capital Campaigns Are About Transformational Change Knowing when […]

A Guide to Donor Retention   A Guide to Donor Retention On average, about 2 in 10 donors who gave to an organization last year will give to that organization again this year. While it’s great to have some donorsbecome repeat donors, several nonprofits are missing out on an opportunity to boost their revenue by engaging the remaining 80%. Donor retention is about winning your donors’ trust over time, so they can be motivated to […]