When one receives a gift, there are certain rules of etiquette that must be observed when writing a personal thank-you note. Miss Manners very graciously clarified all of that for us in our formative years. We are grateful for her illuminating guidance which continues to serve as a beacon of proper personal and professional protocol…
In HBO’s Game of Thrones, the House of Stark warns us that “winter is coming…” Many a Stark family member has learned the hard way that not being prepared can lead to lethal consequences. Like the Starks, nonprofit fundraisers must strive to be prepared for the coming winter, too (although the white-walkers are not our…
Summer is now just a memory. We miss the long, bright, and warm days. But perhaps most of all, we miss all of the unstructured and largely uncommitted days and weeks on our summer calendars. In autumn, the days grow darker and shorter, the air becomes a bit cooler, and our commitments and engagements steadily…
Whether you are the Board Chair, the Executive Director or the Development Director, you want to give your new board members everything they need to be successful. If they’ve never served on a board before, they will depend on your guidance. Seize this window of opportunity to help them be good board members (and you…
Outsourcing is a welcome solution for many non-profits. Hiring a consultant can add value while reducing costs. Outsourcing IT, HR, Web, and other organizational functions makes sense. But outsourcing fundraising sounds, well…totally crazy, right? Yes and No. You might feel strongly that it is a crazy idea, because fundraising involves cultivating, nurturing and maintaining…
Finlay Consulting Services is pleased to announce a pro-bono award opportunity for non-profit organizations in need of strategic fundraising consultation. Pro-bono awards will be selected based on their potential impact. Requests are due no later than July 20, 2015. Awards will be announced in August 2015. This opportunity is geared to small to mid-size non-profits who…
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