Note: This is a fairly personal post. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely on purpose. I remember the day clearly as if it was yesterday. I was at our local youth baseball fields sometime in 2013 lamenting the fact that we would have to stop the game because we were losing daylight. It was a shame too,…
What really makes up a good nonprofit strategic plan? What is the difference between strategy and tactics? And WHY does it matter? There seems to be a lot of interest in strategic planning, especially now that the current COVID-19 crisis is forcing everyone to dust off their strategic plan and decide which parts to keep, which parts to change, and…
You are changing the world, making a difference, and creating a better future for your constituents, stakeholders, and are loved by the community: you are a nonprofit superstar! Inspiring others to support your cause is easy, once they’ve had a chance to learn about your mission. Your nonprofit has a facebook/twitter/instagram account, but so does every other nonprofit. The challenge…
“Data, Data, everywhere, nor any Data to believe…” – Samuel Taylor Fundraiser** Now that we have plenty of time on our hands, it’s really time to take on the dirty work. You know what I’m talking about- Database Cleanup. Like the growth of dust and spider webs in your attic, fundraising databases similarly turn dusty, stale and old over time-…
How far is too far when it comes to getting donors to open email messages? It’s an age-old dilemma that all nonprofits struggle with: attention-grabbing email subject lines that are also appropriate. How far is too far, and when is it worth toeing the line? There’s a wealth of information available on the internet, but we at The Biedermann Group…
A long term business survival strategy for your nonprofit Survival planning jumps to the forefront of our minds when considering the current pandemic; stockpiling supplies, social distancing, and self quarantining are all quickly becoming the new norm. Typically, nonprofit donations will slow dramatically during an economic crisis, which means now is a great time to think about your nonprofit contingency…
Please join the 600 other people who have registered for “Unpacking the Impact of the Universal Charitable Deduction” with fellow panelists Ellen Bristol, & Alex Wilson tomorrow, Friday, April 23rd, at 2pm!! To register for this free webinar, just click here. We’ll be taking a closer look at what charitable tax provisions are in the C.A.R.E.S act for the Universal…
I’m highlighting some of the expert articles/links regarding COVID-19’s impact on fundraising that I’ve run across and why they are important: Brenda Asare, President & CEO of the Alford Group, a nonprofit consultancy based in Seattle, writes that during these times, it’s simply important to Stay in touch with your donors, Call your top donors and stakeholders, Ask board members…
After launching The Biedermann Group on February 23, 2020, it still took some time before it arrived. You know, COVID-19. So…… how does that affect a start-up company like mine? Interestingly, not so much, and in some ways I’m even thankful, Interested in knowing why? Keep reading. I had a conversation earlier today with a young entrepreneur I’ve known…
