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Thinking and Acting Strategically to Move Your Organization Forward
Strategic Planning, Leadership Jackie Celske 7/23/24 Strategic Planning, Leadership Jackie Celske 7/23/24

Thinking and Acting Strategically to Move Your Organization Forward

Thinking and acting strategically means taking into consideration both your mission and your aspirations when making any decision.

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Should You Have an Executive Committee?
Board Development Jackie Celske 7/19/24 Board Development Jackie Celske 7/19/24

Should You Have an Executive Committee?

Learn how you can and should leverage your executive committee for the good and growth of your organization.

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Using Language Equity
Leadership, Grants, Fundraising Jackie Celske 7/9/24 Leadership, Grants, Fundraising Jackie Celske 7/9/24

Using Language Equity

A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.

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The Role of a Governance Committee
Board Development Jackie Celske 7/5/24 Board Development Jackie Celske 7/5/24

The Role of a Governance Committee

This week we explore the role of the governance committee and whether your organization's board should have one. (Hint: YES!)

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Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 6/25/24 Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 6/25/24

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.

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Flipped Board Agenda
Board Development Jackie Celske 6/21/24 Board Development Jackie Celske 6/21/24

Flipped Board Agenda

Try the flipped agenda to get your board more engaged and improve your organization.

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Retaining Development Professionals
Fundraising, Leadership, Grants Jackie Celske 6/11/24 Fundraising, Leadership, Grants Jackie Celske 6/11/24

Retaining Development Professionals

While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.

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Making the Most of Your Golf Outing
Fundraising Jackie Celske 6/7/24 Fundraising Jackie Celske 6/7/24

Making the Most of Your Golf Outing

Leverage your outing to maximize the impact not just on event day, but for the entire year.

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Using AI for Development Work
Technology/AI, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/28/24 Technology/AI, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/28/24

Using AI for Development Work

Machines will never replace the relationships on which fund development work depends for success. However, they can eliminate or streamline the many administrative functions that keep the fund development professional from spending the time to develop these relationships.

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Donor Stewardship
Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/24/24 Strategic Planning, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/24/24

Donor Stewardship

Improve your donor retention and bottom line.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: General Disengagement
Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/14/24 Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 5/14/24

Fixing the Dysfunction: General Disengagement

The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.

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Stewarding Grant Funders
Grants, Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 5/10/24 Grants, Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 5/10/24

Stewarding Grant Funders

These tips can help you figure out the best ways to thank your grantors and keep them engaged in your work between grant application cycles.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Engaging Your Board in Fund Development
Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 4/30/24 Board Development, Leadership, Fundraising Jackie Celske 4/30/24

Fixing the Dysfunction: Engaging Your Board in Fund Development

The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

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The Fund Development Environment
Fundraising, Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 4/26/24 Fundraising, Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 4/26/24

The Fund Development Environment

Here’s how can you maximize your success and raise more money in this fund development environment.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Making Bad Decisions
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/16/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/16/24

Fixing the Dysfunction: Making Bad Decisions

The fifth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.

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Using Board Committees
Strategic Planning, Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/12/24 Strategic Planning, Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/12/24

Using Board Committees

How to use your board committees to maximize your organization’s effectiveness.

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Managing Difficult Board Members
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/11/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/11/24

Managing Difficult Board Members

If you have the charge to facilitate a board meeting – or any conversation – these tips will help you get the best out of every board member while making them feel a part of the conversation and the decision.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Relitigating Committee Decisions
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/2/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 4/2/24

Fixing the Dysfunction: Relitigating Committee Decisions

The fourth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here’s why strong committees make strong boards.

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Using AI for Development Work
Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 3/29/24 Strategic Planning Jackie Celske 3/29/24

Using AI for Development Work

Tips on how to integrate AI into your nonprofit work.

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Fixing the Dysfunction: Failure to Decide
Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/19/24 Board Development, Leadership Jackie Celske 3/19/24

Fixing the Dysfunction: Failure to Decide

The third of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, try these tips if your board struggles to make decisions.

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