The revolving fundraising door at our organizations
What is going on out there?For the past year, I have watched development jobs come and go on the job boards.I lamented that folks like myself with over 20 years of experience, certifications, and education were getting passed up for the…
Oh, the woes of a nonprofit fundraising database!
So, let's talk database.What? That seems like something so mundane. Well, it may be, but it is so critical to fundraising.Throughout my professional career, I have been victim to bad databases, and I have been asked to work with bad databases.One…
New “DCS” interim development services
Development Consulting Solutions is announcing NEW interim and project-based service offerings:Who is “DCS”?
There are limited Certified Fund-Raising Executives (CFRE) providing outsourced fund development services and serving as interim…
Is it time to go public with our campaign? Maybe, maybe not!
When to go public?A question that I am asked a bit. When can our capital campaign go public? When can we put a thermometer out on our lawn? When can we start to ask our constituents and the general community? When can we have a special event…
