The Nonprofit Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
When should a nonprofit refuse a donation? When does an association with the wrong donor reflect poorly on your nonprofit's brand? Tags: donors branding Nonprofit marketing. Today's blog post is in the form of a video. Please watch the video (click on the big arrow on my nose to start it) and respond with your answers.
The Nonprofit Consultant
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
LinkedIn, the social network for professionals of all sectors, has just announced the launch of their new Board Connect service for nonprofit organizations. Best of all, the service is free to nonprofits ( business use of the Talent Finder can cost $1,000). So, what could be wrong with all this? I will also agree with Ms.
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The Nonprofit Consultant
JULY 19, 2006
Here's a question that I received by email this week: What are the rules for giving part of your profits from a fundraiser to another nonprofit? I think the bigger question here is the ethical one. As a nonprofit, these remaining assets cannot be taken as profits; they must remain with a 501(c)(3) (or similar) organization.
The Nonprofit Consultant
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Most anybody who has been successful in nonprofit fundraising - whether writing grant proposals, doing direct mail, or creating event programs - will tell you the same thing. I am one who has always believed in the value of good story telling in fundraising. Nothing earth shattering in that statement. But what do you think?
The Nonprofit Consultant
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
This seems like such a basic, "Fundraising Ethics 101" topic that I'd never have to write a post explicitly about it, but it seems that even high profile nonprofit organizations need to be reminded: Donor Intent is King! You must follow through on your promises to donors.
Business Consulting Agency
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Demonstrating transparency about sourcing, production, and ingredients resonates strongly with American customers who value ethical and sustainable practices. For example, donations to environmental causes or partnerships with local nonprofits can reinforce a positive image, creating a deeper connection with US customers.
The Nonprofit Consultant
MARCH 15, 2013
I've also written about the ethical question of organizations sharing their client's stories ( see Who's Story is it Anyway? ). Many people I've met over a couple of decades in the nonprofit sector believe that they are highly empathetic, and I believe that's often true. Well, here we go again. The donors wanted to make a statement.
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