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Good Works Column

In December 2009, goodworks launched a column in the Westchester County Business Journal dedicated to the unique challenges faced by nonprofit organizations, foundations and for-profit businesses in the performance of “good works” that contribute to the greater good and the achievement of philanthropic goals.

Search our archives for business techniques, tools, strategies and solutions to help you work more efficiently, effectively and creatively to better fulfill your mission and sustain your good works.

  • 2011-07-19
    Relationships matter first, grants second
    Most fundraisers for annual campaigns, major gifts and capital campaigns will tell you that it is the relationship that matters most, then the “ask”. If a relationship has been...
  • 2011-06-03
    Actionable insights from donor experiences with online giving
    Online giving is 7.6 percent of total fundraising, according to the 2010 Online Giving Report released by Blackbaud Inc. (blackbaud.com), and grew 34.5 percent in 2010 over 2009. More important than...
  • 2011-04-18
    The mission is the message
    While many leaders at nonprofits understand what a consumer brand such as Apple is and the importance of branding for consumer products and services, they often don’t see the power and value in...
  • 2011-02-14
    New Year, New Thinking: 11 resolutions to keep in 2011
    Already broken some resolutions you made year-end 2010? Here are 11 resolutions your organization can keep that contain practical action steps to address the unique challenges and economic...
  • 2010-12-06
    Supporting nonprofit startups in a difficult economy
    In today’s difficult economic climate, the urgent needs of communities have dramatically increased, placing an increasing burden on existing nonprofits.  In the U.S., the number of...
  • 2010-10-11
    Finders, keepers: The importance of a strategic board recruitment process
    For nonprofits, foundations and corporations, finding your next board member can be like finding a needle in a hay stack. While persuading a prospect to say “yes” is an organizational...
  • 2010-09-05
    10 steps for effective donor stewardship
    Initially, donors give to charitable organizations out of a passion and connection to their mission, to “give back” and support the community or maybe even to create a legacy. But today...
  • 2010-08-09
    Retreat as a step in the right direction
    Webster’s dictionary defines “retreat” as “going backward: withdrawal in the face of opposition or from a dangerous or unpleasant situation,” evoking images of surrender...
  • 2010-06-28
    Volunteer programs make good dollars-and-sense
    Communities are challenged like never before with limited resources to educate and protect their citizens, provide health care and social services, and defend the environment. Employee volunteers can...
  • 2010-05-31
    The after-party: How to turn special events into future gifts
    With the spring gala and special event season in high gear, it’s time to put in place strategic plans for following up with your guests, vendors, sponsors, volunteers and other donors to...