Presented by Dave Sternberg and Adam Clevenger, CFRE, of Loring, Sternberg and Associates The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic conditions are affecting the philanthropic sector unlike anything we have seen before. So how do you fundraise right now? Are you in the middle of a capital campaign or beginning a feasibility study? Undoubtedly, how you […]
Crisis brings to light strong leadership capabilities or exposes leadership weaknesses. BoardSource Consultants Ann Cohen, Nancy Lee, and Jim Schwarz share their thoughts on how staff and board leaders must work together to maintain their organizations and communicate their mission to supporters. For many organizations, this situation continues to evolve daily, so leaders must be […]
Kelly Shrock, CFRE, President of the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, shares how their grant-making focus has shifted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Community Foundation is also looking beyond emergency funding to relief and resiliency.
Scott Goldsmith, Senior Financial Advisor with Ronal Blue Trust, joins Eric Howard to discuss what Scott is hearing from his clients right now. Scott shares that many clients are asking how can they help nonprofits more. Organizations that prioritize relationships will see donors stick with them.
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.
