Tag Archives: board development

How To Get Funded: Advice from a Donor’s Mouth

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Scott Cargle

Ever wonder why some nonprofits get donations year after year, while some languish in the desert of Nodonorland? Here is a good blog from a donor that lays it out: how he and his wife make decisions. This section stood … Continue reading →

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Donations Barely Rose Last Year

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Scott Cargle

The Chronicle of Philanthropy tells us that donations from individuals are still down. And at this rate it could take 5 or 6 years for donations to recover to their pre-2007 level. What do we learn? That fundraising is a … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Boards Make Me Crazy!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Scott Cargle

Nonprofit boards, bless their little souls. They are filled with well-meaning, intelligent people. They try their best to help the organization. But the one thing we need them to do, the biggest item on the agenda at every meeting, is … Continue reading →

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