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HELPING YOUR BOARD TELL THE BEST STORY

Posted by Michelle Gorham

I’d be willing to bet that every nonprofit I’ve worked with has spent some time wishing their board members “helped more” with fundraising.

When they say that, they usually mean they want more people to make direct asks for gifts. I say not all board members should ask for money, but every board member can tell a moving story about the meaningful impact of their organization.

Development staff, CEOs, and marketing teams can empower board members to use storytelling as an effective and comfortable way to participate in the crucial work of raising money. To tell a great story, board (and staff) members must be authentic, passionate, and focused on the mission.

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Topics: Board Development, Fundraising, Case For Support, Financial Development, Capital, Board Management, Case Statement, Capital Fundraising, Execution, Communication, Asking For Help, Development, Potential, Resource Development, finance, financial management, Leadership & Boards, board governance

FIVE STEPS TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Posted by Brian Keel

Working with boards is a topic that DBD Group has written about at length. Less popular, but only slightly less important, is creating an effective Finance Committee for your nonprofit. This group can be the most dynamic, exciting and important group in your organization.

From monitoring financial performance to approving budgets and financial policies, vetting loan options to overseeing the audit process, there is plenty to dig into. The best committees don’t just happen though. They are intentionally built, diverse in more ways than you might think, and given a clear chart of work.

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Topics: Board Development, Fundraising, Campaign Leadership, Financial Development, Capital, Board Management, Board Leadership, Capital Fundraising, Execution, Communication, Development, Attitude, Potential, Resource Development, finance, financial management, Leadership & Boards, board governance

FEDERAL FUNDING: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Posted by DBD Finance Team

Over the last four years American nonprofits have benefited from unprecedented amounts of federal funding.

The impact of the Covid pandemic on our lives, our society, and our charities and nonprofits, was unimaginable. Nonprofits had to find ways to address community needs in new and different ways.

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Topics: finance, financial management, federal funding, government funding

Three Financial Aspects Of Your Capital Campaign To Know Before You Start

Posted by Brian Keel

I recently joined a meeting with a new client that is about to embark on his first capital campaign. He asked a great question, “What do you wish you would’ve known before your first capital campaign?”

Hindsight is usually 20/20 so I was grateful for this great question and the ability to help this client avoid some preventable pitfalls.

A few tips came to mind:

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Topics: Capital Campaign, Goals, Financial Development, Capital Fundraising, finance, financial management

Rethinking Office Space for Nonprofit Organizations

Posted by DBD Finance Team

When thinking about ways to use real estate assets to further a nonprofit’s mission, we often focus on underutilized real estate and how we might turn those into cash. However, as nonprofits seek ways to use contributed and earned revenue dollars more efficiently, it may also be a good time to rethink how you use your office space

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Topics: Nonprofit Management, finance, financial management

4 Financial Policies of an Effective Nonprofit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

Posted by Brian Keel
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Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit, finance, financial management, Inclusion

How One Donor’s Visit to a Vision Room Inspired Her to Increase Her Gift

Posted by Sara Luke
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Topics: Capital Campaign, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Capital, Fundraising Management, Vision, Giving, Campaign Planning, Nonprofit, financial management

Beyond Dollars and Cents: Making Financial Reporting Come to Life

Posted by Brian Keel
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Topics: Board Development, Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Board Management, Asking For Help, Nonprofit, financial management

Nonprofit Boards: When You Want Things to Change (Sort of)

Posted by Kellie Wardman
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Topics: Board Development, Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Board Management, Asking For Help, Nonprofit, financial management, board governance

Challenging Planned Giving Assumptions

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Topics: Capital Campaign, Capital Readiness, Fundraising, Camp Fundraising, Fundraising Management, Planning, Capital Fundraising, Church Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Asking For Help, Nonprofit, financial management

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