The Importance of Being Political

As should be readily apparent, it is election season here in the United States. This can be a busy time for some nonprofits trying to fold advocacy efforts into the election cycle, while others try to sustain fundraising efforts in the face of increased political...

Size Matters

We’ve discussed the difference between small and large nonprofits, most specifically in relation to social media. But differences in size obviously go beyond just social media – it is a main deciding factor in hiring (or if you can even have a staff),...
Four Steps to Strengthen Your Volunteer Communication

Finding Your Focus

Two articles on time management and the ability to focus recently caught our interest. While Tony Schwartz’s blog post in Harvard Business Review and Melinda Beck’s article in the Wall Street Journal center on an individual’s ability to focus, there are lessons that...