In a previous post I wrote about what makes a great nonprofit leader. I have been asked to discuss it in a class at the University of Mary Washington, the local university in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I thought I would share the presentation I put together. Please pass me any comments you have in the comments…
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Valentine’s Day Is Also A Day For Hearts
You know that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. Are you aware there is another special event occurring on the same day? It is called A Day For Hearts. The purpose of this event is to help spread awareness and raise funds to fight a killer that claims thousands of lives every year. That…
GOOD Magazine Announces Partners for 2008 Choose GOOD Campaign
GOOD magazine is again donating 100% of the $20 subscription fee to your choice of one of twelve nonprofits. In its first year, the "Choose GOOD" campaign raised almost $500,000 and the amount continues to climb. A new set of nonprofits to choose from have been chosen. The Second Annual Choose Good Campaign Partners are:…
Congratulations Northern Illinois University
Scott Meis, Campaign Manager for Donate Life Illinois, contacted me with the final results of the “I Am. Are You?” Campus Challenge. The challenge was a statewide organ/tissue donor registration drive competition between Illinois colleges and universities. Northern Illinois University won the contest with 484 registrations. The real winners are each of the students who…
Seth Godin Offering Free Seminar To Nonprofit Leaders
Seth Godin is a top marketer, speaker and best-selling author who continually supports the nonprofit community. One of his next contributions is a free seminar for a few people (no more than 20) involved with nonprofit organizations. It will be held on December 10th in an intimate setting at Seth’s office in New York. I…
Do Your Volunteers Know You Appreciate Them?
An online conversation started with Seth Godin promoting the idea of a Customer of the Month program for businesses. Searchgive continued the conversation by suggesting a Donor of the Month program might be worth trying for nonprofits. A similar concept could be established for volunteers. The purpose of recognizing a volunteer each month is to…
One Bank Is Doing More Than Giving Away Toasters
If you are a baby boomer, you probably remember a time when customers were drawn to: Gas stations that gave away items the customer could hang from the car radio antenna that would flap in the breeze while driving around town Banks that gave way small appliances when new customers opened an account Today I…
Rescuing Homeless And At Risk Youth To Make A Difference
Russell rescues youth. Russell Hartsaw has a burning passion for making a difference in the lives of homeless youth, at risk youth and their families. He experienced firsthand what it means to be homeless and abused. He also knows the potential dangers that lie ahead for kids who are homeless and at risk. But what…
Raising Money With Great Fundraising Events
A special fundraising event is a great way to raise money for a cause you are passionate about. It can also help raise the awareness in your community about the issues you want to improve. However, it is important to properly prepare for the event if you want it to be successful. A significant amount…