Fundraiser of the Year
Whether you are 8 or 58, the basics in asking for a gift are the same for everyone.
Non-profit organizations rely on volunteer board leadership to fulfill their missions. A strong board makes all the difference. Typically, if you can cultivate and maintain a strong and effective board, you will have a stronger non-profit as a result.
DBD Group's approach to board governance is focused on helping you build your board's capacity, positioning your organization for greater impact in your communities. We engage volunteers and leadership staff in identifying bright spots and gaps, providing practical strategies and tools to help you do this work. Our innovative tools and approaches are based on the latest thinking in governance for non-profits.
Continuous improvement is critical in governance work because boards are always evolving and changing as volunteers rotate and priorities change. The board you had five years ago may not be the board you need tomorrow.
We can help you identify strengths and weaknesses of your current board through a powerful best practices self-assessment process. Explore how your board is doing in areas such as meeting management, legal and fiduciary duty, advocacy and impact, board development, committee work, and philanthropy.
The best boards have the strongest leadership. We can work with you to identify and build your board’s capacity, always thinking about succession strategies and how to share and grow volunteer leadership.
Board governance is an art and a science. There are multiple entry points and approaches to doing governance work well. We will identify the relevant priorities for your board and custom design a plan in partnership with you.
Many boards struggle in engaging their board in fundraising. The connection between good board governance and philanthropy is crucial, and ensuring the organization has the resources it needs is an important part of the board's role.
Whether you are 8 or 58, the basics in asking for a gift are the same for everyone.
From the pandemic to political upheaval, fear has been especially prevalent these past few years. But, there is a counter to fear that fosters hope.
The early stage of every campaign – the stage when you are seeking lead gifts – is like making popcorn. Patience and taking your time bring success.
Brian Keel gives three tried and true tips to put you in the strongest position for your capital campaign.
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 . . .
It's been an impactful year of blogs, guides, and webinars from our team. This week we're sharing the posts that you all found most helpful. Scroll through this list and choose one new action to take with you into the coming year.
Kellie Wardman shares telltale signs that it may be time for some strategic planning.
How do we define success for ourselves, and how does that lead to our ability to approach the next challenge with enthusiasm and resolve?
Anticipation is at its peak, the play is about to happen, and the whistle blows. The referee’s voice echoes across the stadium: False start. Five-yard
Building a culture of inquiry takes time and effort, but it is essential for a board to effectively govern an organization.
Boards generally don’t like to be surprised. Generally, boards like to know what is going on in a nonprofit organization, and they want to be well-prepared
We can tell when a board is experiencing pinch points or pain. Board members themselves often know when their performance is not where we want it to be.
Michele Goodrich illustrates how personal attention and follow up are the keys to creating a great giving experience for donors.
One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” In that spirit, the DBD Team shares their book picks to inspire you in work and in life.
We want our volunteers to have a good experience and feel valued for their time. Celebrating volunteers will motivate them and keep them coming back.
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