How Boards Should Lead During Challenging Economic Times

How Boards Should Lead During Challenging Economic Times

During challenging economic times, nonprofit boards often focus on budgets, expenses, reserves, and financial projections. Those responsibilities are essential. But boards also have another important role. They help build donor confidence. Fundraising is not only the...
Why Your Donors Need to Hear From You Right Now

Why Your Donors Need to Hear From You Right Now

When times feel uncertain, many nonprofits hesitate to communicate with donors. They worry about saying the wrong thing. They assume donors are overwhelmed. They fear appearing insensitive by asking for support when household budgets may be tight. Those concerns are...
Five Ways Nonprofits Can Thrive During Economic Uncertainty

Five Ways Nonprofits Can Thrive During Economic Uncertainty

Economic uncertainty can create anxiety for nonprofit leaders. Donors may hesitate. Costs may rise. Demand for services may increase. Boards may become cautious. Development teams may feel pressure to do more with less. But uncertainty does not have to mean retreat....