The world is quickly evolving, and traditional fundraising and management tactics are increasingly ineffective. They are dissociated from the human element that inspires genuine connection and mindful action. For over a decade, I have been involved in the nonprofit sector and have seen first-hand the need for the evolution of strategies and bridge-building between donors, board members, volunteers, and staff. They say an organization is only as strong as its commitment to its mission, but in truth, it is only as strong as the community that it builds. Compassionate leadership, inclusive brainstorming, supportive peers, and a willingness to learn and expand the collective vision are the new blueprint for success. This concept extends to all facets of an organization, from its founding documents to its next fundraiser. Is your organization ready to step into the future?
Nonprofit Management
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Document creation & Auditing
Are your bylaws current and relatable to the candidate pool you hope to attract to your board? Is your charitable solicitation registration up to date? Do your articles of incorporation need to be restated or amended? There are so many documents to file and keep up to date in the nonprofit sector that many organizations unknowingly operate in noncompliance with their own rules! Do you need to schedule a wellness check for your organization's policies and documents?
Onboarding Procedures
Do you have a recruiting procedure in place to seek new board members? How about a board member statement of commitment to ensure all officers and directors understand their roles and the organization's expectations? Are you familiar with your bylaws and the responsibilities of each board member? Boards are made and broken during the onboarding process. Commit to ensuring that new board members smoothly transition into your organization's culture by developing an onboarding procedure today!
Strategic Planning sessions
Whether it is nailing down your organization's mission and narrative, mapping out a five-year plan, or developing effective and diverse fundraising tactics, guided strategic planning aids everyone in keeping on task and provides optimal results. The most common failure amongst non-profits is shortsightedness or unintentional complacency. Avoid those pitfalls and build comradery and personal investment within your organization by scheduling a guided strategic planning session.
Fundraising
Is your organization overly reliant on individual donors? Do you have an unconscious socioeconomic bias? Have you explored all available funding? Government, foundations, corporations, and bequests play a large role in the success of your fundraising goals. Do you have a diversified plan and the connections to generate the contributions to empower your staff to fulfill the mission? Being uniquely networked, diverse in funding, and intentional in goal setting is the foundation of success in the non-profit sector. Do you know how to get there?
The Art of Collaboration
Communication and collaboration are an art form that requires patience, humility, practice, and mindfulness to attain not only a successful outcome but a reciprocal exchange. If you're interested in collaborating or retaining guidance and/or services for your organization, please reach out and schedule a consultation today.