Strategic Planning.Just the words make some people sigh, while others clap, grinning ear to ear.

Donors want measured impact, not just a statement of organizational goals and activities. They want to know that what an organization does matters.

If you are a board member, executive director, or development director for a nonprofit, chances are you've either asked or been asked a lot of questions related to fundraising over the years.

I am Catholic. And my faith is the single most important thing in my life

Last week my colleague, Leslie wrote a great post on how to carefully weigh an invitation to join a non-profit board. I would like to journey a bit further down that path to the moment you have decided to say yes.

If done correctly, board service is a serious commitment of time, energy and expertise. It should also be a terrifically rewarding experience for the board member.

We’ve all heard it before…..“Let’s add a new event!” or “We have too many events!” or ”Our organization is suffering because our annual event did not raise the money it used to.”

Yep! Summer is just about over. Our son is back at college and our daughter has started her senior year in high school. We will be lucky to get one last long weekend at the beach over Labor Day, but that's about it.

During our time away at Lake Gaston this summer one afternoon I tore myself off the boat and into the car to return to Raleigh for a meeting.