Tag: Board of Directors

The Silent Struggle: Why Nonprofit Deficit Aversion Harms the Mission

by Hannah Grannemann

July 1 is the start of a new fiscal year for nonprofits. The driving goal for the end of the year is avoiding a deficit. But pressure to avoid a deficit actually dissuades nonprofits from needed investment.

Why Board Engagement is Essential for Individual Fundraising Success

by Hannah Grannemann

With government, foundation, and corporate funding uncertain in the current government upheaval, economic uncertainty, and culture wars, individual fundraising is where nonprofits should put their efforts. That requires a tight board-staff working relationship. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.