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

Effective boards of directors steer nonprofit organizations into the future

A nonprofit organization is only as strong as its board of directors. However, in a recent study on nonprofit executive leadership,... Continue

Challenges and priorities for local nonprofits

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with a group of executive directors of some of Sonoma Valley’s... Continue

Strategic planning: a critical tool to help nonprofits anticipate and respond to change

This tough economic climate presents a perfect opportunity for nonprofit organizations to embark on a strategic planning process. A... Continue

Legacy giving: creating a philanthropic footprint beyond a donor’s lifetime

Much of the time that a nonprofit organization’s staff and volunteers spend on fundraising is devoted to securing small gifts from... Continue

A nonprofit organization’s greatest challenge: funding operating costs

A strong nonprofit organization needs a strong infrastructure. Yet many foundations, corporations, and individual donors that support... Continue