The last 10 weeks have seen a dizzying array of change, and it’s certainly affecting all of us. Most advancement services offices are adapting to some form of work from home arrangement. But how many have set their teams up for a self-service work environment? We’re...
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The Covid 19 virus pandemic is delivering a societal disruption that is likely to leave little if anything untouched. That includes nonprofit organizations and the way they raise money. I can’t tell you what the post-pandemic future is going to look like for nonprofit...
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We want to make your life boring. Why would we do that to you? Nobody really likes to be bored. We like to be engaged, entertained, so absorbed that we’re blissfully unaware of the passage of time. But sometimes a little bit of boredom can be a victory. In fact, I...
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The Tunnel of Darkness. It sounds terrible and, in some ways, it certainly is an uncomfortable place to be. What is the Tunnel of Darkness? With major initiatives that require significant time (12+ months) to implement, there comes a time when you are so far into the...
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Nonprofit technology is an ever-moving target. With new tools, more sophisticated intelligence, and better...
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