Board members are volunteers who contribute time, money, talents, connections, and even the occasional shoulder to cry on during challenging moments. We owe a lot to the brilliant board members out there who are helping us make the world better every day. However, we need to admit that boards in general are seriously problematic. For … Continue reading The default nonprofit board model is archaic and toxic; let’s try some new models
The science of influencing people: six ways to win an argument
Psychological studies show that people fail to notice the logical fallacies in an argument if the conclusion supports their viewpoint; if they are shown contrary evidence, however, they will be far more critical of the tiniest hole in the argument. This phenomenon is known as “motivated reasoning”. A high standard of education doesn’t necessarily protect … Continue reading The science of influencing people: six ways to win an argument
How to Disagree with Someone More Powerful than You
Your boss proposes a new initiative you think won’t work. Your senior colleague outlines a project timeline you think is unrealistic. What do you say when you disagree with someone who has more power than you do? How do you decide whether it’s worth speaking up? And if you do, what exactly should you say? … Continue reading How to Disagree with Someone More Powerful than You
Love in the time of COVID-19: How empathy can strengthen a business
Often derided as being of little tangible value, with the very term ‘soft skill’ being viewed as laughable, empathy is not always considered vital to business activity. But in reality, empathy packs a punch that few might expect, and can actually help to strengthen a business. Compassion and understanding can help put employees at ease; … Continue reading Love in the time of COVID-19: How empathy can strengthen a business
Staying Engaged During COVID-19
A time of crisis isn’t the time to ask what alumni can do for you. It’s time to support and connect with your community. David Jenkins shares some innovative ideas designed to stimulate your thinking during difficult times.https://www.socius.ch/post/staying-engaged-during-covid-19
10 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Organization
Each year, approximately 10% of your non-profit donor base will attrition naturally through death, moving, or just not giving any longer. Then you add lapsed donors on top of that natural attrition, and you are looking at an eroding donor list. Sound familiar? Here, Robin Cabral shares some simple steps that you can take to … Continue reading 10 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Organization
Charity meetings: making decisions and voting
How to hold charity trustee and member meetings, including AGMs, so you can make decisions legally and your charity can run effectively. Clear guidance from the Charity Commission for trustees. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-meetings-making-decisions-and-voting
10 Common Myths About Our Visual Brains
Brain science is commonly taken into consideration when developing marketing and communication strategies, particularly concerning visual content. After all, the best way to influence behavior is to understand its drivers. And behavior is driven by our psychological brains. At the same time, basing a strategy on invalid data can quickly waste time and resources. Unfortunately, … Continue reading 10 Common Myths About Our Visual Brains
Free Stuff! Free tools for you – Hands-On Fundraising
Every week, Mary Cahalane provides expert fundraising advice in her blog - I could easily reshare her blog here every week (hint - sign up to the Hands on Fundraising blog). Anyway, Mary's post at the beginning of the month really stood out for offering links to loads of free content to help fundraisers get … Continue reading Free Stuff! Free tools for you – Hands-On Fundraising
Why crowdfund?
Philippa Christoforou has been part of the OxReach team at Oxford University Innovation since 2016. Since then over £200,000 for social good projects originating at the University of Oxford has been raised. But why crowdfunding? Why not just apply for grant applications? What is the benefit to the project in watching the pledge count slowly … Continue reading Why crowdfund?
Propper Fundraising 