…a guest posting by Andrea Kihlstedt Introverts have been in the news for the past year or so. Thanks to Susan Cain’s book about introversion, Quiet, we’re now more aware that those of us who shun the limelight have unique strengths that ought to be honored. What you might still not be aware of, though, …
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What Does “Six Figures” Mean & How Can You Earn It
Earning six figures refers to making between $100,000 and $999,999 annually. This income range is often seen as a milestone in financial success, symbolizing comfort and greater opportunities. For many, reaching this salary level represents financial stability, allowing for more discretionary spending, investment opportunities, and freedom to enjoy a better lifestyle. It’s frequently viewed as …
You can’t fix a problem in a campaign unless you know there is a problem !! We track progress in a fund-raising campaign to be able to identify problems in time to take corrective action. If at any point in the campaign it begins to look as if the ability to achieve the goal is …
Last month I introduced promotion of planned gifts with bequests. This month, I’m helping you write your direct mail letter. If you can’t afford direct mail, don’t worry. There are lots of other channels to promote charitable bequests and I’ll get to those. If you don’t plan a letter campaign, my tips will help you …
What is a Learning Organization? Modern nonprofits face unrelenting pressures to remain competitive with their federal agencies. One way to address these pressures is to create a special type of nonprofit grant proposal team – a learning organization that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself. I was reminded of the importance …
I recently came across a salary review I received while in my 18th year as Director of Development of The Cleveland Orchestra. It was written by an Executive Director who was just finishing his first year with us. I quote the Executive Director’s comments from his written review (which was extremely favorable and was accompanied …
In my December 6th (2012) post, I introduced the third step in the four-step grantsmanship process: Grant Proposal Development; and I also briefly introduced the cover letter. This month’s Grants Posting will provide more information on what to include in a cover letter and why you should write one. I’ll start with recommendations from the …
This posting by: Hank Lewis There are two steps to take in answering that question. The first is asking, “Who cares?” Isn’t what we call that person largely irrelevant? Isn’t that person going to do what has to be done, no matter his/her title? Definitely not !! We are greatly affected by how we are …
