Chenango County Habitat for Humanity (NY) is currently building their fourth house in their area.  Like many Habitat affiliates they raise funds to get the needed supplies to build the homes. Their biggest fundraiser each year is the Valentine’s Day carnation flower fundraiser.  They are selling carnations for $10 for a half dozen and $15 […]

Are you on Facebook?  I’ve enjoyed connecting and re-connecting with friends on Facebook.  (More about that in a future post).  One of the features of Facebook is the “fan page.”  There’s fan pages for just about everything, music TV movies and various types of companies.  On my personal Facebook page I have become of fan […]

Each Monday I get a success newsletter from John Chappelear.  He includes two affirmations each time, one for personal success and the other for business.   Today’s Business Thought of the Week is particularly apt for charitable organizations. With my slight adjustment for nonprofits: I will not draw into my shell. Weak economic times call for […]

For some people, planning a campaign is less about following a process and more about following their instincts. Long-time campaigners believe they have a feel for the road. With each new campaign, they load the station wagon with all the gear that has served them well in the past – all the tools and the […]

Are you ready for success in your nonprofit work this year? If you don’t already have a plan in place for 2009 now is the time to do so. I would encourage you to put all of the major events, fundraisers, program related events on the year long calendar now. How about getting a wall […]