As our firm has grown over the years, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with our new consultants, sharing our company history, axioms, and explaining how we “show up” for our clients.
Recently, the leader of a large $200M+ nonprofit asked me what I look for when hiring consultants. What advice would I give when hiring fundraising professionals? How does DBD Group differentiate itself from other firms in the same space?
I think he was surprised when I didn’t talk about years of experience, education or successful previous campaigns. Without pausing to contemplate the question I answered that I look for the gifts of presence and curiosity. These two gifts are a powerful pairing.
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Topics:
Fundraising,
Donor Communications,
Culture Of Philanthrophy,
Culture,
Inspiration,
Development Officer,
Relationship Building,
Listening,
DBD Axiom,
Communication,
Relationships,
Appreciation,
Development,
Attitude,
Curiosity,
Presence
As a nonprofit organization, your case for support is a critical tool to communicate the value and impact of your work, build relationships with donors, and secure the resources needed to fulfill your mission. But it’s not enough to write it once and assume it’s always going to work.
While you should dust off and evaluate the strength and validity of your case every year, sometimes you need a bigger reset.
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Topics:
Fundraising,
Case For Support,
Donor Communications,
Change,
Campaign Leadership,
Strategy,
Case Statement,
Communication,
Development
Simple or complex? Basic or advanced? Checkers or chess? Which approach best describes your fundraising?
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Topics:
Grit,
Fundraising,
How To Ask,
Financial Development,
Ymca,
Fundraising Campaign,
Listening,
Communication
Nonprofit organizations often offer similar services. What separates them from each other? Is one more worthy of someone’s time, talent, and treasure? Whether its market share, philanthropic funding, or even policy and program volunteers—nonprofits are standing in a sea of others whose missions may look quite similar from the outside. How does your organization stand out?
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Topics:
Nonprofit Management,
Goal Setting,
Vision,
Communication,
Ideas
I’m nominating Alice S. for “Fundraiser of the Year.”
While that award may not exist exactly, this spunky, driven young lady has much to teach even the most seasoned development professionals.
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Topics:
Fundraising,
How To Ask,
Art Of The Ask,
Asking,
Inspiration,
Relationship Building,
Communication,
Making The Ask,
Donor
One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” We’re big believers in the power of books.
Sure, we’ve got a few good suspense and historical fiction novels on our bedside tables, but today we’d like to share a few non-fiction gems that have inspired us for work – and life.
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Topics:
Book Club,
Nonprofit Management,
Goal Setting,
Big L Leadership,
Axiom,
DBD Axiom,
Communication,
Productivity,
Time Management,
Happiness
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Topics:
Leadership,
Volunteer Leadership,
Fundraising,
Volunteer Management,
Mentoring,
Big L Leaders,
Camp Fundraising,
Storytelling,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Annual Fundraising,
Fundraising Management,
Leadership Transition,
Church Fundraising,
Fundraising Campaign,
Communication,
Capital Leadership
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Topics:
Leadership,
Collaborations,
Global Leadership Summit,
Volunteer Leadership,
Volunteer Management,
Mentoring,
Resolutions,
Big L Leaders,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Leadership Transition,
Communication,
Capital Leadership,
Church Leadership,
Leadership Coaching,
CEO Coaching
One of our core axioms at DBD Group is "Leadership is Everything.” The success of an organization can be directly tied to the strength of its leadership.
We recognize that leaders can be found throughout the organization and in non-profits big and small. More than a title on a business card, leadership is the ability to guide and influence others toward a bigger vision. We are pleased to highlight and recognize examples of leadership all month.
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Topics:
Success Stories,
Donor Stewardship,
Volunteer Appreciation,
Donor Love,
Donor Recognition,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Volunteers,
Communication,
Donor,
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