How to Engage Staff during a Nonprofit Executive Director Search
by Anna Stone Senior Search Consultant, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” In a previous blog, we discussed whether it makes sense to include staff members in the search process for the next Executive Director of their…
Beyond the Resume
by Mary Ontko, M.P.A., CFRE Senior Search Consultant The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” Reputable executive search firms like The Moran Company add much value to a search process. They work with the nonprofit search committee or executive…
How We Search for Nonprofit Leaders in New Communities
by Mary Ontko, M.P.A., CFRE Senior Search Consultant The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” The Moran Company is based in Kansas City. When we speak with prospective clients from other communities, they often ask how our search consultants…
12 Attributes of Successful Fundraising Staff
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. President, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” One of the most important elements for successful fundraising is the caliber of the staff assigned to do the fundraising. “It all comes down…
The Role of the Nonprofit Board in Hiring an Executive Director
by Bill Moran The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” We all know the importance of a strong Executive Director/CEO for a nonprofit. A good Executive Director will make all the difference in how well a nonprofit performs in…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Planned giving and estate planning seminars can be an effective tool to raise awareness of planned giving and estate planning vehicles. In addition, they…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Establishing an honor society (i.e. “Heritage Society” ) for planned gift donors is the foundation of many planned giving programs. This honor society recognizes…
by Harold J. Schultz, Ph.D. This topic is so timely right now. With the economic downturn of the past several years, funders have been besieged for help by charities struggling…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Volunteer involvement is important for a strong development program. Yet volunteers are often apprehensive and question their fundraising role: What specifically are they going…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Because endowments are permanent funds, they are attractive vehicles to perpetuate the memory of, or honor, a loved one. If you know your donor’s…
by Susan Whitmore Writing associated with development has become a science. Excellent writing, especially grant writing, is critical to the success of your campaign or project. It is imperative that…
by Susan Whitmore An effective case statement sets forth the reasons why an organization is deserving of philanthropic support. A case statement 1) articulates the societal cause the organization champions,…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Frankly, not many people actually enjoy soliciting gifts. However, fund raising provides the financial fuel for non-profits and their critical missions. Perhaps another way to…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. A codicil is an amendment to one’s original will. It can be used to make simple additions or amendments, such as adding or removing an…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. This is a form used to report specific details of a contact with a donor. View or Download Donor Contact Form for Planned Giving: …
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