Tag Archives: fundraising

Fancy New Words Over-Complicate Things

Posted on April 23, 2018 by summergathercole

After spending nearly two decades in or connected to the nonprofit sector, there are topics that are still being discussed “ad nauseam:” Board governance, fundraising, evaluation, etc. With all of the focus on innovation in recent years, one would have … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Forget the Basics

Posted on April 22, 2018 by summergathercole

In working with entities that are trying to develop a long-term growth plan, I often ask what story they want to tell in 5 years (or 30, depending on the type of project). Sometimes I ask them to write the … Continue reading →

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Funders: Responsibly Use Your Power for the Common Good

Posted on April 22, 2016 by summergathercole

I have long believed that funders – namely, foundations – often don’t execute their influence as much as they should. So I was really interested to read Andy Carroll’s article, “Are You Using Your Power, or Leaving It on the … Continue reading →

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Nonprofits: For the Love of All that is Good, Don’t Look Foolish!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by summergathercole

Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to sit on a review panel for a mid-sized company that was looking to donate a significant amount of money to a select group of nonprofits. The organizations in contention had been handpicked … Continue reading →

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