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Mobilize the Village: Putting Plans into Action

Following Up: A Story I Hate to Tell

Should Volunteers Write Grants? It Depends.

Communicate with Purpose: Tell Your Story

We have a Problem: Turnover in the Nonprofit World

Why I Still Need More Training

Help! What to Do When the Executive Director Cannot Raise Money.

Aim for the Target: Funding Your Strategic Plan

Youth Build Grants are Open!

How to Have a Beneficial Client/Consultant Relationship

One Simple Trick for Keeping Up with Donor Prospects by Alex Comfort, CFRE

Strategic Planning: It Can be Taught

When is the Right Time to Do a Capital Campaign? By Alex Comfort, CFRE

  Starting a capital campaign is one of the hardest decisions a non-profit can make.  Back when I began directing them in 1986, we used to say it was a “once in a lifetime project”.  Well, as any ...

Well, This was Awkward!

The Constant Ask: A Cold Shower for Donors

In my last article I talked about the National World War II Museum and how to keep donors engaged. In this post we will touch on things that lead to donor fatigue and "turned off" donors. First and...

5 Easy Ways to Become a Public Speaking Star by Alex Comfort, CFRE

I’m pretty humble about a lot of things, but not about my public speaking.  I have few peers.  Some of that is because I’m a natural ham, I have always loved public speaking, and I have done as muc...

Case Study: A Nonprofit Keeping Customers Engaged

Case Study: A Nonprofit Keeping Donors EngagedAs a member of the team here at KFA, I’d like to chime in on a practice I see being done well. I hope no one will get offended if I name names, but her...

5 New Years Resolutions for Nonprofit Success

  5 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Success Think Strategically. Aim for the Target. Communicate with Purpose. Mobilize the Village. Strive for Excellence. Think Strategically. Thin...

THOUGHTS ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

Author: Alex Comfort, CFRE   One of my latest passions is watching boards of directors in non-profit agencies.  Everywhere I look some organization or another is offering training for board members...

Volunteer Hours: The Best Kept Secret for In-Kind Matching

Following up on my recent post about volunteer recruitment, I'd like to remind our loyal readers of something very important that I cover in every grant training, volunteer hours. It is extremely i...