In the last post in this series, we talk about why fostering a culture of open communication is important for a project to succeed and for a project team to thrive. 1. Transparency: Open communication promotes transparency within the organization.…
Nonprofit project managers face unique challenges in managing projects and keeping team members engaged. Here are 10 ways that can help effectively manage projects and maintain team engagement: 1. Clearly Define Project Goals and Objectives: Ensure that team members understand…
Managing projects in the nonprofit sector can be challenging. Rarely do organizations have a dedicated project manager on their team and so often other team members get pulled in as an “event lead” who is playing the role of project…
When someone from a charitable organization (like me) asks to meet with you, your first instinct is probably to say no. Maybe you’re worried they’ll twist your arm for more money. Maybe you’re protective of your time. Maybe you’re concerned…
January is here and and that means we made it through another Year End fundraising cycle. If you’re like myself and most other fundraisers I know all you want to do now is curl up somewhere warm and binge watch…
Picture this scenario…it’s a week before Halloween and instead of worrying about your kids costume or how you are going to manage trick-or-treating on a Monday night, you are ordering Christmas cards, writing year-end appeal letters and scheduling December envelope…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about donors and why they give. Do they support our organizations out of an obligation to give back to society? Are they passionate about our cause? Do they trust us? Or do they give…
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