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Know the Key to Building Capacity?
Posted September 27, 2010 by Keith Curtis.
Last week Nonprofit Finance Fund issued a report about the successful results of NFF Capital Partners’ efforts to help nine charities around the nation raise philanthropic equity to build capacity. But if you simply adopt a well-proven fundraising model, you can build capacity on your own.
Board Roles & Responsibilities: Part 2
Posted September 16, 2010 by Nancy Chapman.
In Tuesday’s post, Keith mentioned that I attended a BoardSource webinar this week on the roles and responsibilities of board members. Here’s a quick summary of the material.
How Tax Changes Will Affect Donors
Posted September 15, 2010 by Nancy Chapman.
Development professionals should be sure to review The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s helpful summary of how tax proposals being considered by Congress will affect donors.
Board Roles & Responsibilites: Part 1
Posted September 14, 2010 by Keith Curtis.
Last week while making a presentation, I asked the group if the members of their boards were hesitant to make calls asking for gifts. When many attendees said yes, I assumed that a big reason was the current economy. Instead, I learned that the problem was much more basic.
Time to Fall Back, Re-group, and Work Your Plan
Posted September 08, 2010 by Wendy McGrady.
Back to school, back to work, back to the task at hand. With a new season upon us, it’s a good time to re-evaluate.
Sr. Rose: Proving the Myth of Funding Diversity?
Posted September 03, 2010 by Keith .
A Chronicle of Philanthropy blogger attempts to shatter the myth of funding diversity. But here’s why her “Sister Rose” example is flawed.
