Considering the Art of Making the Ask

One of my favorite things to do as a consultant is to train board members, campaign cabinets, and staff on the Art of the Ask. It is important that board members, and other councils and committees, are comfortable soliciting gifts. Asking for donations should be part of any board member job description, but many are fearful of fundraising and do not feel skilled at soliciting a donation.

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

A Season for Removing Clutter

It used to be that I looked forward to some down time in the summer months to get organized and catch up. Nowadays organizations work hard year-round. Marketing, Board development, strategic planning and fundraising are all ongoing activities.

Gaps In Funding for Youth Education

According to NC Child, North Carolina public school funding has decreased by $500 million dollars over the last six years while school enrollment has increased by 48,000. If we have any doubts at all about funding needs for school age children, take a look at The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT data for North Carolina that track the following parameters: