Nonprofit Matters - Dr. B.J. Bischoff
Dr. B.J. Bischoff is the owner of Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting, a Sonoma firm specializing in building the capacity of nonprofit organizations and government agencies to better serve their stakeholders. She is a member of the Impact100 Sonoma Board of Directors and can be contacted at bjbischoff@bjbischoff.com `
Nonprofit trends for 2012: predictions for the future
What societal trends will have the greatest impact on nonprofits in 2012? Convio, a firm that tracks nonprofit donor trends and provides... Continue
Donor retention key to nonprofit’s financial sustainability
In 2006, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute launched... Continue
Many nonprofits are thriving despite tough economy
As we head into the last quarter of the year, the time during which most individuals donate to their favorite charities, it’s a good... Continue
The never-ending process of submitting grant applications
Almost any day of the week, you can find the staff and volunteers of many local nonprofits spending countless hours writing grant proposals... Continue
Building strength through strong donor relationships
It is far better for members of a nonprofit organization’s leadership team to spend time planning ways to build a strong relationship... Continue
Is your nonprofit organization ready for a capital campaign?
As nonprofit organizations grow to meet increased community needs, the leadership of these organizations must often decide whether... Continue
To merge or not to merge…that is the question
In this difficult economy, an increasing number of individuals are suggesting that nonprofits with similar missions consider merging... Continue
Effective leadership guides Valley’s nonprofits
Do leaders in the nonprofit sector exhibit more effective leadership skills than their for-profit counterparts? That’s what a major... Continue
Help wanted: talented community members always needed on nonprofit boards
We are fortunate to live in a place with so many talented individuals who are committed to serving their community as members of the... Continue
Online giving to nonprofits: new study shows it’s still about relationships
Earlier this month, Network for Good, an organization that has facilitated $437 million in online giving to over 60,000 U.S. nonprofits,... Continue