Nonprofits and COVID-19: How to Strategize Beyond the Crisis
When the pandemic first emerged, nonprofit professionals everywhere were caught off guard. At that point, the focus was on…
After the Storm… Post-Crisis Fundraising
The COVID-19 global health pandemic hit the U.S. harder than originally anticipated. More than eight weeks into self-quarantine and…
Risk and Reward Often Arrive Simultaneously for Nonprofit Boards
The phrase “black swan” comes from 2nd-century Roman poet Juvenal who described “a rare bird in the lands and…
Is The Nonprofit World Ready to Deal With a 21st Century PR and Social Media Crisis?
Prepare for Viral Hit or TV Outside the Door or Face Brand Consequences Is the nonprofit world ready for…
Social Media Strategies in Times of Crisis
The variety of social media channels are great for engaging and building a network of supporters. These same channels…
Responding Before and After a Crisis Is as Important as When It Happens
The last time I checked, nonprofits were still businesses. People are served by a nonprofit’s actions. A nonprofit has…
Navigating Ventures between Nonprofit and For-Profit Entities – National Geographic Society and 21st Century FOX: Thoughts on a New Deal
In September 2015, The National Geographic Society (“NGS”), an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) organization, announced that it…
Nonprofit Crisis Management – Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
There are very few certainties among charities and NGO’s, but one thing that’s just as sure as 990 filings…
Prompt Response and Pre-Planning Important In Crisis Management For Nonprofits
Bad things sometimes happen to good companies, including nonprofits. Whether it’s turmoil in the executive suite, a failed fundraising…