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Bert Armstrong
Following a Nonprofit Founder
February 16, 2017

Kudos to Ted Ford Webb of Ford Webb & Associates in Concord, Massachusetts for an insightful article on the inevitable challenges facing staff, board and supporters when a founder-led nonprofit embarks on a leadership transition.

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Bert Armstrong
4 Fundraising Metrics You Should Care More About
February 9, 2017

Here at Armstrong McGuire, we are always talking with our clients about the importance of measuring effectiveness.

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April Anthony
The Cyber Robots LYBNT and SYBNT
February 2, 2017

LYBNT, an acronym for a donor who gave Last Year But Not This year and SYBNT, a donor that gave Some Year But Not This year, are terms in the fundraising world of nonprofits and universities.

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Shannon Williams
The Mindless Pursuit of Excellence
January 26, 2017

I left my neighborhood this morning turning left on my usual path. The only problem was I needed to turn right.

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Leslie Starsoneck
Defining Time, Talent, and Treasure
January 19, 2017

We write a lot in this space about the role and impact of great board members. We don’t sugarcoat the significant commitment required and we tout the value of setting early shared expectations to avoid frustration and ineffectiveness.

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Guest Blogger
Successful Grantwriting: Five Tips from a Corporate Funder
January 12, 2017

This month's guest blogger, Amy Strecker, works for the Duke Energy Foundation leading the company’s grantmaking in North Carolina

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Bert Armstrong
A Resolution Worth Keeping
January 5, 2017

As the clock approached midnight Saturday, I was home watching Mariah Carey’s production snafu on television. Now don’t judge me!

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April Anthony
How Do You Measure Up to Your Fellow Board Members?
December 15, 2016

Surveys, surveys, and more surveys….but I found this one interesting and hope you will too. Paula Loop is the Leader of Governance Insights Center at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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Shannon Williams
Philanthropy Is Not Measured by Dollars Alone
December 8, 2016

Our sons both play high school basketball. Through their experiences we have come to know and love some of the most amazing philanthropists I have ever met.

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