Changing the Coefficients of Giving
One way to frame efforts to increase charitable giving is to think of it as “changing the coefficients of giving.”
Tag: Fundraising
Becoming the Best Possible Philanthropist
Figuring out how to leverage your knowledge against the largest pool of capital possible is the path to being the best possible philanthropist or investor.
Skoll 2011 Interviews: Rod Schwartz, Lars Johansen, and Biju Mohandas
Interview with Rod Schwartz, founder of ClearlySo, a company that helps entrepreneurs with raising capital, team building, product sales, and financial management.
Four Steps to a New Online Fundraising Strategy
In four steps Global Press Institute was able to revamp the online giving culture and more than triple the number of monthly online donations.
Impact Market Failure
It comes down to this: We’re all operating in a dysfunctional market for impact.
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One Nonprofit Closure: The Missed Merger Opportunity
If you believe you are headed toward a merger, start the process sooner rather than later.
Philanthropic Equity Performance Report
Last year, Nonprofit Finance Fund released a report looking at the performance of the philanthropic equity deals they have done over the past four years.
Are You a Tax-exempt Charity? Sure About That?
While it’s not yet true that “Illinois Does a Few Adult Films to Make Ends Meet”, the state has begun to cast lascivious glances at its nonprofits. Those property-tax exemptions look mighty comfortable. Why don’t you push that cushion over to my side of the bed?And with most interactions taking place behind closed doors, don’t expect a warning before the moment of truth arrives—or to be kissed while you’re getting screwed.
Unlike other localities re-evaluating nonprofit tax exemptions, Illinois has bypassed the legislative process... (continue reading this blog post)
Future Corporate HR Line - “Non-Profit Executives Strongly Urged to Apply”
recently returned from a trip to the London School of Economics, where I attended a week-long session on organizational decision making and negotiation. Of the 34 attendees, I was the only individual representing the nonprofit sector. As I became the “nonprofit guy” in the room, many corporate and HR executives from global companies approached me and stated that they have envisioned a time when they would retire from the corporate world and transition into an executive position in the nonprofit sector. I praised them and said the nonprofit sector is always in need of great people. I talked to them about programs in the U.S. where universities are helping transition business executives into the nonprofit world, leaving out some of my challenges with these efforts. I also told them that many of the transitions that I have seen involving former business executives have had some road bumps. Often the new nonprofit leader does not have... (continue reading this blog post)
There’s a Hole in the Budget, Dear Board Chair, Dear Board Chair…..
Recently I was rushing to an event at my son’s school. I was coming from a meeting with a nonprofit executive who was having major troubles in an organization facing serious issues. I made it just in time. The children began singing some of the classics... (continue reading this blog post)
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