Fri.May 11, 2018

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Asking for Donations

NonProfit Hub

Even after loads of practice, asking for donations can make our palms sweat and our hair stand up. It’s not easy, and it shouldn’t be — after all, you’re asking people to part with their hard-earned money. But don’t worry: as long as you avoid these common mistakes, your fundraising efforts will be just fine — even if your palms are still a little sweaty. 1.

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The Importance Of Goals In Decision Making

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The book, The Decision Makeoever , by Mike Whitaker presents a fascinating look at decision making and the importance of decision size and timing. As you read the book, you'll gain a better understanding of: The power of decisions Why we make bad decisions How to deal with bad decisions How to deal with regret How to take control of decision making How goals and decisions can help each other Perhaps the most significant part of the book is the author's perspective on goals. " Knowing your goals

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6 Facts Every Nonprofit Leader Needs To Know About GDPR

Global Giving

Is your nonprofit ready for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? It goes into effect on May 25, 2018. This new European Union regulation applies to any organization that processes and handles data about EU citizens, even if the organization is based outside of the EU. This means that if you have donors in the EU or your website has visitors from the EU, then you should be aware of this important regulation.

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