Build a Board That Challenges You

Build a Board That Challenges You

When a nonprofit is first formed, the board often begins with people close to the founder or founding team. That usually means friends, mentors, community connections, and others who already understand or support the mission. That makes sense in the beginning. A new...
Help AI Bots Find Your Website

Help AI Bots Find Your Website

More and more people are using AI tools like ChatGPT as their go-to search engine. And honestly, it makes sense. You open it up, type a question, and get a clear answer without digging through a bunch of links. But here’s the problem most nonprofits don’t realize:If...
AI Prompts that Actually Work

AI Prompts that Actually Work

You don’t have time to experiment with AI. But you also know you’re leaving time on the table by not using it. That tension is where most nonprofit teams are right now. We know it matters, We’re just not sure how to make it useful. Here are some tips that will...
Jingle All the Way…Today!

Jingle All the Way…Today!

Walk into any retail store in October and you’ll see it. Christmas trees. Holiday ornaments. Santa hats stacked high. You might roll your eyes and mutter something about stores starting earlier every year. Maybe even throw in a “Bah! Humbug!” Pretty soon they’ll be...
Why Your Development Director Will Resign in 18 Months

Why Your Development Director Will Resign in 18 Months

Tracy seemed perfect for the development director role. She had great experience. Solid references. She genuinely cared about the mission and had concrete ideas for growing donations. Eighteen months later, she turned in her resignation. I’m willing to bet this sounds...