“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” — Warren G. Bennis If there is one thing that every leader knows, it’s that leading people through a crisis or unchartered territory requires grit and a solid team. That’s why it important for a board of directors to be made up of not skillful, well-rounded […]
For years, organizations and foundations have helped pull families and entire communities out of some of their toughest times. But what happens when a pandemic hits and the lifeline for the community finds itself in need? That’s exactly what happened when COVID-19 surged across the country. While some businesses and organizations found ways to pivot […]
Rooted in years of philanthropic work, The Thurston Family Foundation is a leading example of how important it is to constantly develop and nurture relationships between donors and organizations. The Thurston Family Foundation, as indicated by the name, is rooted in family. It was started by a dad and mom who then passed on the […]
Mike Smith, along with his wife Sue, has been a philanthropic leader in Indianapolis for several decades. While they’ve had their share of experiences when building relationships with many nonprofit organizations, the Coronavirus pandemic has ushered in a new wave of needs to navigate. In this video, Mike explains how nonprofit organizations are approaching he […]
Managing the finances of a household during the coronavirus pandemic is stressful, but for a financial advisor, the word stressful does not begin to explain the amount of pressure they’ve faced. Many financial advisors have found themselves in unchartered territories, trying to help others navigate a financial landscape unlike anything most people have ever seen. […]
In a new video series, Dave Sternberg convenes a group of BoardSource Senior Consultants to discuss governance issues amid the crisis. Marla Bobowick, Susan Decker, Katha Kissman, and Susan Meier share what they are hearing from nonprofit organization leaders about board meetings, strategic discussions, and other important governance matters.
Many people have drawn comparisons between the Great Recession of 2008 and today. But Eric Howard and Nick Parkevich discuss the lessons we can draw from 2008 and how this current situation is different.
Melissa Brown is a leading expert in fundraising research. As a key contributor and analyst for both the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and Giving USA, Melissa understands historical and contextual significance of fundraising right now.
Wende Julien, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Los Angeles, CA discusses changes to vital child-serving programs. She also shares with Dave their experience with an upcoming virtual fundraising event, direct mail and email campaign, and talking to major individual donors.
Doorways for Women and Families provides housing and wrap-around services for adults, youth and children who are facing homelessness or suffering abuse in Arlington, VA. Jami Fancher, Annual Giving Manager, speaks with Dave about their donor’s response during the COVID-19 crisis.
