Importance of Technology in Professional Development

Always changing, technology is rapidly becoming central to fundraising strategy. Three areas of technology play heavily – data management, mass communication and gift processing. Below are four tips for how staff can keep up on these nonprofit and fundraising trends. 1. Create a technology awareness strategy: According to Brian J. Nichelson, Founder of TechMatters Institute […]

7 Keys to Developing a Strategic Plan

This month, the focus of the Patton McDowell & Associates blog is shifting from foundations to strategic planning. Today, with uncertainty in the economy and a greater focus upon responsibility, nonprofit organizations are revisiting past strategic plans and making changes to those plans or starting completely from scratch. In order for a strategic plan to […]

Recruiting the Right Nonprofit Board Members

A recent article at Fast Company addressed how people might know whether they are prepared for a leadership position on a nonprofit board. At PMA, we know how critical it is for a nonprofit organization to have committed, engaged board members. Here’s some advice to nonprofit leadership on what to look for in prospective board members: Find […]