At a recent conference, we had the privilege of presenting the advanced session on endowment development. The session was for staff and volunteers with 15+ years of financial development experience and for those who knew the basics of endowment development.
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Topics:
Endowment,
Planned Giving
I was delighted to receive calls from two nonprofit executives during the final days of 2013. Both calls were to pass along some great news regarding year-end endowment commitments. As I rejoiced with them, a Chinese proverb that came to mind: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’
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Topics:
Fundraising,
Resolutions,
Endowment,
Planned Giving,
Legacy
An article from the December 30, 2013 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy suggests an unconventional approach to New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit leaders. Instead of providing a list of things to add; it recommends things to stop doing. The list was compiled with input from experts in the nonprofit field and provides some thought provoking ideas for consideration.
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Topics:
Fundraising,
Nonprofit Management,
Resolutions,
Endowment,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Volunteers
Happy New Year! This is the time of year so many of us make resolutions for the upcoming year — some of them we even keep! Last year at this time, I decided to stop drinking any kind of soda. I had become convinced I didn’t need the diet or the sugary versions. And you know what? This was one I actually kept. I’ve been soda-free for a full year!
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Topics:
Leadership,
Resolutions,
Endowment,
Annual Campaign,
Jim Collins,
John Norcross,
Resource Development