It’s troubling to see the discord in our country right now, yet it brings to light an issue that has had underlying affects for decades – the systemic and indirect practices that lead to exclusion, racial divide and unequal opportunity. I often hear that improving diversity of staff and board is important for nonprofits, yet […]
Author Archives: Doug Hartjes
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Two hours of committee reports. That’s what happened at the last board meeting I attended. It was long. It was void of substantive discussion. And it was completely uninspiring. I didn’t feel like I was challenged or that I had much to contribute. My board experience is not unusual, I’m afraid. I’ve been doing a […]
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As fundraisers we talk about the importance of personalizing donor relationships and the value of face-to-face meetings and events. Our ability to do that right now has been severely compromised due to the COVID-19 situation. Rather than focus on what we can no longer do, here are some tips on things you can do now to […]