Strong Executive Committee – Build in 5 Intentional Steps

by Funding For Good | Apr 5, 2021 | Board Development

“Well, it’s time to elect new officers since two of our four current officers are rotating off the board!” … SILENCE “Anyone want to step up to the plate this year?” … Even louder SILENCE. “Ok, it’s really important that we elect a new chair and vice-chair...

A Career In Development – 10 Things to Know

by Funding For Good | Mar 31, 2021 | Budgeting, Development/Fundraising, Donors

Successfully transitioning to a career in development includes a lot of skill-sets. There are a few things that have remained paramount to the success of those I work with in all realms of development. Knowing these 10 things, and learning to do them well, is a great...

Foundations – How to Start the Conversation with Program Officers

by Funding For Good | Feb 15, 2021 | Grant Writing

It’s Spring ‘grant season’ which means two things: The holiday break is over and it’s time to start raising money again. You probably need to have a few conversations with foundation program officers to identify ideal prospects for your current needs. Whether you are...

Impact Data: Why Context Matters

by Funding For Good | Dec 9, 2020 | Development/Fundraising, Donors

Do you “know” that your organization makes a difference but struggle to share it in a clear, concise, and compelling way? If so, today’s quick dive into impact processing and reporting is for you! It’s all about Impact Data and Why Context Matters. First things...

What are Evaluation Methods?

by Funding For Good | Dec 3, 2020 | Board Development, Budgeting, Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

Evaluation methods are the criteria for evaluating the success of a program or project. Evaluation methods allow the donor a way to know if you’ve achieved your goals and objectives.  Program vs Project: How they are different and why it matters An evaluation plan...