By David Beecher In the independent school world, the Head of School is obviously a critical and substantial position. In addition to being the educational leader of the school, she or he is the moral compass for the community, establishing and maintaining the core values of the institution. She is also responsible for financial management,
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Board meetings can quickly lose focus as discussions meander and multiple participants share opinions. Adopting Robert’s Rules of Order can help maintain attention, improve efficiency, and encourage participation by providing a clear structure for discussions. This article offers a simplified overview of how to use Robert’s Rules of Order. It is important to note that
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Successful strategic fundraising is not built on the number of solicitations you undertake. It’s rooted in building and nurturing long-term, genuine relationships with donors. Many nonprofits fall into the trap of transactional fundraising, focusing only on an endless cycle of short-term gifts. But the most successful organizations take a donor-centric approach, prioritizing relationships over one-time
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During this past year, I have attended a number of seminars and professional development events that highlighted a simple but “Why not?” truth. Fundraisers should talk about and encourage gifting of assets in a client’s estate plan and many times, in capital campaigns or transformational endowment gifts. Why not educate prospective donors about the possibility
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Hiring the right nonprofit leader for your nonprofit is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. To ensure success, you need to be sure you’re going past a great resume and practiced interview responses. Strategic questions are designed to dig deeper and unearth how a candidate’s leadership style, values, and vision aligns
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By Jason Kroll In today’s increasingly competitive environment, independent schools and higher education institutions need more than traditional fundraising approaches to thrive. Enrollment and philanthropy are the lifeblood of institutional success, yet many advancement teams, athletic directors, coaches, deans, and program leaders still operate in silos, cultivating their own networks of donors, alumni, and supporters
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