EMBRACING THE GRANT PROFESSIONAL AS A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT ROLE
Grant professionals play important roles within development teams, serving a multifaceted role in securing funding & nurturing relationships with funders.
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Fundraising
When you're ready to grow, the right campaign counsel will help you make your vision a reality.
Financial Management
Raising money is one thing. Successfully managing the resources you already have is another.
Strategic Planning
Our Strategic Planning process helps non-profit organizations evolve and advance in today's challenging and swiftly changing environment.
Board Governance
DBD Group's approach to board governance will help you build your board's capacity and position you need for greater impact in your community.
HOW TO FUNDRAISE WITHOUT ASKING
DBD Group's Johnathan Teal offers four ways for board members to get involved in fundraising...even if they're afraid to ask for a gift.
5 WAYS TO INTEGRATE DATA INTO YOUR CULTURE
DBD Group's Kali Righter suggests ways to successfully integrate data into your nonprofit's culture.
THE FRIENDLY BUYER
When you aren't ready to acquire a property, but know you'll need it...the friendly buyer can help. Nonprofit organizations can benefit.
TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH YOUR BOARD
Brian Keel, CFO at YMCA of the Triangle, offers several suggestions of things to do to help new volunteers get up to speed faster.
Three Financial Aspects Of Your Capital Campaign To Know Before You Start
Brian Keel gives three tried and true tips to put you in the strongest position for your capital campaign.
USING STRATEGIC PLANNING TO GET HEALTHIER
DBD Group's Richard Clegg shares how he used strategic planning processes to address a personal challenge.
Strategic Planning: One Size Does Not Fit All
DBD Group's Richard Clegg explains different types of strategic planning and how to determine which is the right fit for your organization.
Change in Plans: Embracing Adaptability in Leadership
DBD Group's Bruce Berglund reflects on the power of adaptive leadership when facing change.
DBD PODCAST: TRUST AND LEADERSHIP
Bruce Berglund interviews Cory Scheer of TrustCentric about trust and leadership. In this podcast, they discuss how to measure, build and repair trust.
Creating a Culture of Inquiry
Building a culture of inquiry takes time and effort, but it is essential for a board to effectively govern an organization.
How to Delight and Surprise Your Nonprofit Board
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
How Do You Stand Out in a Crowd?
Richard Clegg shares what a famous doughnut empire can teach us about standing out in a crowd of similar businesses.
A Tale of Two Letters
Michele Goodrich illustrates how personal attention and follow up are the keys to creating a great giving experience for donors.
What We're Reading
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.