Fundraising

Dr. Nancy Speaks at Big Brothers Big Sisters Rededication

Dr. Nancy delivers opening remarks May 17 at the the re-dedication of the Big Brothers Big Sisters facility at 3372 W. Battlefield in Springfield, Missouri. The expanded facility will give additional space for the Development staff, a larger Match Room, and a volunteer/intern space to support the 1,000+ matches Big Brothers Big Sisters made in

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Don't Meet Just To Meet

Coach Paula Shumaker O’Donnell featured Dr. Nancy’s tips on keeping meetings purposeful and effective (printable PDF)  in the Monday Motivation newsletter she distributed today February 13. Paula began writing this weekly dose of inspiration 20 years ago. Employers and individuals subscribe for the wisdom and encouragement that Paula provides. Many employers provide it to all

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Communications Toolkit Models Excellent Philanthropy Practices

We hear it all the time: the key to fundraising and membership success is communications. But just what does that mean? And how on earth do you do it? This wonderful toolkit from the United Way Women’s Leadership Council sets out best practices for running a solid and coordinated communications campaign. Even better, it offers

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How to Make Fundraising Everyone’s Responsibility

As everyone who has ever led a fundraising campaign knows, it’s hard to get everyone on the committee to take responsibility and truly embrace the goal. 6 Tips on How To Get Your Committee to Take Responsibility Communicate. In fact, OVER-communicate. You’re familiar with all the details — and you remember them —  because you

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Kathy LeMay

Kathy LeMay Inspires Other Women to Help Change the World

Dr. Nancy: My own volunteer efforts lead me recently to hear a truly amazing woman speak about how each of us can help. Kathy LeMay uses her gifts to raise, not just money, but a global community to make the world a better place. She founded an organization called, Raising Change in 2005 to help

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How Social Media Are Affecting Social-Profit Organizations

Social-profit organizations always operate with small staffs and people who can feel maxed out. Social media opportunities today stretch staff resources to the breaking point and have created three major problems. This excellent article explores three negative consequences and what to do about them. The 24/7 news cycle creates compassion fatigue. People feel overloaded with

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Tips for Fundraising Success: 11 Ways to Make the Money Work

Fundraising is essential to success for social-profit groups, and it takes a lot of work to achieve success. Use these 11 tips to increase your bottom line while avoiding frustration in your volunteers. 1) Handling the money It’s like banking. Split responsibility for money handling between two people who are not related. Always employ check

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FLiP’s Evening in Paris Raises Over $26,000

In its first annual Evening in Paris event, Female Leaders in Philanthropy netted more than $26,000 to fund the group’s three service projects in Springfield, Missouri. FLiP is a United Way Women’s Initiative. The funds will go to support: Formally Yours, which provides prom dresses for needy teens (discontinued program) Suit Yourself Boutique, which outfits

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Will You Rock Recruitment in Your Fall Meetings?

Social-profit organization guru Cynthia D’Amour offers specific tips for recruiting new members, which is essential if you want to boost volunteers and fundraising power. In a recent podcast she urges us to have EAGER Fall Meetings. 1. Everyone in the group buys into the idea of growth. 2. All are inviting guests to your meetings.

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