Barbara O'Reilly, CFRE

Editor’s note: Need help with your board? Check out these free webinar recordings from of our recent Virtual Conference: Learn to Love Your Board. Break ups are awkward, painful, and uncomfortable. Whether it’s a professional partnership or a personal or romantic relationship, it’s never easy to part ways. T… Read More

It’s no secret that many board members just don’t like fundraising In fact, in a recent BoardSource study, CEOs graded their boards on their fundraising performance. Nearly two-thirds of gave their volunteer leaders either a C or D grade. See what I mean? Before you start recruiting new board members, it’s essent… Read More

Think about the best and worst relationships in your life. Why do you consider one relationship the “best” and the other “the worst?” I bet your response probably includes the word “feel.” You may say: “That person makes me feel like a rock star.” Or “I feel valued and understood by him/her.” On the… Read More

Editor’s note: Being able to analyze your data and keep track of your ongoing cultivation efforts is vital for building a major gifts program. Having the right tools can save you a lot of time – and keep you organized and on track. Click here to learn about Network for Good’s donor management, design… Read More

When it comes to boards, there’s a fine line between governance and management that can be hard to navigate. For smaller nonprofits, board members can play a more hands-on role in the organization’s operation. But as an organization grows, moving to a role focused on governance can be a big change for board members… Read More

How to get everyone on the same page for better fundraising results.… Read More

How can we restore donor confidence? Change the conversation.… Read More

From Network for Good: Segmenting donors by age is made easier when you can store and track accurate donor data. Save time and raise more money with Network for Good’s new donor management system. Schedule a demo now. There’s no question that fundraising today is no longer “one size fits all.” In fact, i… Read More

Truth be told, I have a love/hate relationship with events. I love getting dressed up to attend a fancy benefit. On the other hand, I’ve seen too many organizations host events because their leaders felt they “should.” Without strategy or follow-up, events waste an organization’s limited resources and leave an … Read More