Getting Started: A Career in Rescue Missions
The touching story of how BDI’s Shellie Speer found her passion From Shellie Speer, Sr. VP BDI Academy Recently, I received this photo from Dan Doty, City Union Mission, Kansas…
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The Big 3: Marketing, Fundraising and PR
Learn how to integrate them all seamlessly in this 2-minute video from our “Insider Tips” series! From Shellie Speer, Senior VP, BDI Academy What are the Big 3 in development?…
Nonprofit collaborations can make you stronger. Here’s why.
Have you considered a strategic collaboration with another nonprofit? There’s a saying I often call to mind… “Do what you do best and partner for the rest.” Wise words! When…
Is Donor Burnout Real?
How to inspire donor loyalty and longevity The phrase “Donor Burnout” has been used in our industry for years. But is it real… or simply a myth to scare away…
Is “the best” always best for you?
Would you guess that the average client-agency relationship is longer or shorter than the average first marriage of a Hollywood celebrity? If you answered that it’s shorter, you would be…
Why your nonprofit needs a consultant
con*sult*an*cy: the work of giving professional advice within a particular field Often, when I explain what I do for a living, the response is: “Why would nonprofit organizations need a…