Nonprofit Training Resources And Blog Posts
 

Earlier this year, Sharon, Amy, and I had the honor of presenting at a conference on the value of partnerships in the nonprofit sector. The concept of partnership pops up a lot - and we all like to say we leverage partnerships to achieve our missions. But what does it really mean to build a strong partnership? Like it or not, in a challenging fundraising environment, partnerships are now more important than ever. Our ability to work together and share resources can help us st

An old boss of mine once shared a quote that has stuck with me for years. It came from General George S. Patton: “A good...

It’s a rainy weekend here in South Florida as we watch the tropics and cross our fingers that the brewing storms don’t come our way. The...

In past blogs, we’ve talked about the “Busy Party”—that gathering where folks stand around comparing how busy they are, when in reality...

Nonprofit work has never been easy. But in times of economic uncertainty—rising costs, donor hesitancy, funder pivots—it can feel...

It’s college football season, which means Saturdays are filled with rivalries, tailgates, and plenty of school spirit. Here in South...

Yup, that is him A long time ago, while working at a nonprofit here in Florida, I met a nice young man…let’s call him Robert. He had a...

If you’re a parent like me, August brings with it a certain kind of chaos: new backpacks, earlier alarms, and the ever-complicated task...

I was reading an article recently about  taking  a punch — the kind you might get if you accidentally struck up a conversation with...

Yesterday was the first day of school for students here in South Florida. Parents and school supply lists have been rushed to Target,...

Sharon and I recently wrapped up a four-part fundraising workshop series in partnership with NonProfits First in West Palm Beach. Over...

Long ago and far away, someone told me a story about frequency. I share it now because, although it was a long time ago, the truth...

Thinking about year-end in July? Really?!  It’s odd to think about when we’re just coming out of the 4th of July holiday, but Q4 will be...

This morning, my youngest child drove off to start the first chapter of her adult life. She has a job and apartment waiting for her in a...

"History is entirely created by the person who tells the story." - Lin-Manuel Miranda At Team Kat & Mouse, we know that great...

As the heat rises and inboxes slow down, it’s easy to feel like summer is the slow season for fundraising. Donor meetings get postponed....

Back in May, I wrote a blog about hope and shared a story about a former salesperson who once worked with me. During the 2008 banking...

Bringing Fundraising Success to Your Community: The Team Kat & Mouse Approach In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising,...

Our team received a call from a prospective organization. The mission was amazing, but it seemed the world was weighing heavy on this...

I have a confession to make: when working as a frontline fundraiser, I sometimes failed to appreciate “small” gifts. That’s not to say I...