Here are some thoughts on finding, hiring, working with and firing an attorney for a nonprofit organization. A lot will depend on the issue you are addressing. If you are at the beginning of incorporating an organization the talents you need from an attorney are different than one seeking legal help for a grievance by […]
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Author Archives | Sandra Sims
Sandra Sims has written 738 posts on Step By Step Fundraising.
Sandra Sims is the founder of Step by Step Fundraising, an online article and book publisher, which was recently acquired by FastTrack Fundraising. In addition to nonprofit management and fundraising, she has expertise in search engine optimization, social media marketing and content syndication. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas and a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Midwestern State University.
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10 Common Issues With Board Members & What to Do About Them, Part I
Posted on 03 February 2009
After having spent many years working with non-profit boards, I know enough not to be personally disappointed by any one individual board member. Non-profit board service is a volunteer gig, and it’s tough to get down on someone who is giving of his or her time. Besides, as a leader of a non-profit, we are […]
Update on Pre-Orders of Print Edition: 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail
Posted on 28 January 2009
At the beginning of December last year Sandy Rees and I released the ebook titled 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail. Even though the printed version was not ready then we wanted to get this information out to groups who were finishing up a year-end appeal. There was an ebook only option, but […]
Ten Common Mistakes Made in Nonprofit Direct Mail
Posted on 27 January 2009
1. Failure to ask for a gift. Don’t assume that your donors will know what you want them to do. Ask for a gift. And make sure to include a reply envelope to make it easy for your donors to send their gift to you. 2. Using a dirty list. Keeping your list clean is […]
Grant “Writing” is Not Enough
Posted on 23 January 2009
Grants are not my area of expertise, but I do like to be familiar with the basics. One of those basics of course is that there are many more requests out there than actual grants available. 80% of donations to non-profits come from individuals not foundations or corporations. Which are two reasons I’d rather focus […]
Inauguration Day Celebration for Everyone – The People’s Inaugural Ball
Posted on 21 January 2009
How will Obama’s Presidency impact nonprofits and the people they serve? Only time will tell. This story though starts this new era on a high note. Earl Stafford, businessman and philanthropist from Virginia, helped hundreds of “ordinary people” be a part of the history making events in Washington DC this week. The People’s Inaugural Project, […]
Greetings from America: How U.S.-Style Fund-Raising Can Work In YOUR Country
Posted on 21 January 2009
I have presented fund-raising workshops in many countries outside North America during a professional career of more than 35 years. I have also presented fund-raising workshops to numerous foreign visitors in the United States who were representing charities in their respective countries. In every case, the people who attended my workshops came from nations in […]
