Sharing the Vision: the CEO’s Key Role in Philanthropy
Successful development programs have a common denominator: strong leadership and engagement from the top executive. The best philanthropic CEOs help drive a solid culture of ‘healthy philanthropy’...
View ArticleEveryone Knows We’re a Charity, Don’t They?
Most of us who work in the nonprofit field understand the organizations we represent are mission-driven charitable entities deserving of philanthropic support. Too often that message is not as obvious...
View ArticleThink Globally. Give Locally.
By T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE, Chief Development Officer at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice in Marlton, NJ, and author of TRUISMS of Fundraising. Several years ago, a former band mate...
View ArticleReviewing Your Policies and Procedures
by Beth McCall, Consulting Director, Pride Philanthropy We all have that notebook sitting on our shelves or in a file on our laptop: our articles of incorporation, our by-laws and our policies and...
View ArticlePride Development Institute: Are You on the Fence?
by Kelley Nan Lopez,Vice President of Operations, Pride Philanthropy We are two months away from our bi-annual Pride Development Institute and we are looking forward to an excellent session in Palm...
View ArticleFeasibility Study: Readiness Checklist
by Patti Lyons, Executive Partner, Pride Philanthropy When should you conduct a feasibility study? Even for newer fundraisers, that’s an no-brainer: in preparation for a capital campaign. However, a...
View ArticleBoard Responsibilities: How Does YOUR Board Work?
by Karen Barnes, Marketing Specialist, Pride Philanthropy Nonprofit boards across the country operate in many different ways, depending on the organization’s mission and structure. By-laws dictate much...
View ArticleSo . . . What’s Your Plan? Part One
by Joni King, Senior Vice President, Pride Philanthropy It’s hard to believe that 2014 is coming to an end. With that in mind, it’s time to start your annual review of this year’s fundraising goals and...
View ArticleSo . . . What’s Your Plan? Part Two
by Joni King, Senior Vice President, Pride Philanthropy Now that you have key people involved in your planning process for next year, let’s outline what you will need for your sessions. To prepare for...
View ArticleTake Your Planned Gifts Program to the Next Level
by Patti Lyons, Executive Partner, Pride Philanthropy Highly motivated, charitably inclined people have been making bequests and other gift provisions in their property distribution plans for several...
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