Stanley RomansteinMar 7, 20171 minKnowing and teaching are two very different capacitiesKnowing and teaching are two different capacities I watched with curiosity as the two volunteer coaches – fathers of other boys on my...
sromansteinMar 1, 20175 min6 ways to help your supporters raise money from their friendsThere's an old adage in the development world: people give to people, not to institutions. But many board members and loyal supporters...
sromansteinFeb 21, 20176 min11 ways for nonprofits to build ties with lawmakersWith the threatened dissolution of federal agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities,...
sromansteinFeb 17, 20174 min5 ways to raise money when donors are consumed by non-stop newsAlmost every day, it seems, there's more breaking news -- "Can you believe this?!" -- that one just has to hear, read, and share. Faced...
sromansteinFeb 8, 20175 min6 ways nonprofit leaders can navigate an unpredictable political landscapeWise nonprofit leaders try to steer to the political center, to avoid partisan conflicts with potential donors, supporters and audiences...
Stanley RomansteinJan 31, 20173 minThe importance of racial equity in the artsI, Too (1926) I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat...
sromansteinJan 24, 20174 minSteps to more successful media pitchesYour nonprofit does important and meaningful work that merits attention; how do you get the word out? The Chronicle of Philanthropy's...
sromansteinJan 11, 20176 min10 ways to work smarter in 2017New year, new opportunities. A chance for a fresh start. Here are 10 ideas from the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Rebecca Koenig about...
sromansteinJan 3, 20172 minGoing beyond a standard thank-you letter: engage your key donorsTime to say "thank you!" for all those last-minute, year-end gifts to your organization. Here are five ideas from Maria Di Mento on...
sromansteinDec 20, 20165 min8 year-end fundraising tipsJust in case the end of 2016 is arriving before you are quite ready, here are 8 great year-end fundraising tips from Chronicle of...
sromansteinDec 13, 20163 minDashboards: why every organization should have one (or more!)As 2016 draws to close and we look back over the year's work, are you satisfied that you kept your focus on just the right things? In...
sromansteinDec 6, 20163 minDon't let revenue goals jeopardize donor relationsIn a recent article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Maria di Mento wisely reminds us to treat donors as partners and...
sromansteinNov 28, 20164 min7 last-minute tips for Giving TuesdayFind yourself without a plan for Giving Tuesday (Nov 29)? Here are 7 last-minute tips from Eden Stiffman and the Chronicle of...
sromansteinNov 15, 20163 minDon't let political opinions derail conversations with donorsThe presidential election was contentious and divisive, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happened and, more importantly,...
sromansteinNov 10, 20165 minHow is a Trump presidency likely to impact charitable giving?In the most recent issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, authors Megan O'Neil and Timothy Sandoval take a look at the potential impact...
sromansteinOct 19, 20162 minThumbs ready? A great Tweet will win $10,000 each for 10 small nonprofitsIn this week's issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Megan O'Neil writes about Minnesota-based Deluxe Corporation Foundation's...
sromansteinSep 22, 20162 minMy mother was right: sending handwritten thank-you notes makes a difference!In this week's issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Eden Stiffen makes a compelling case for the power of handwritten thank-you...
sromansteinAug 30, 20161 minArts organizations and public safety: are you prepared?Unfortunately, we have grown all too accustomed to the words “active shooter situation” and “terrorist attack.” We have witnessed...
Stanley RomansteinAug 12, 20162 minMaking a successful organizational transition from all-volunteer to volunteer + paid staffMany non-profits first open their doors as volunteer-run organizations. They are energized by passion for their mission, and they move...
Stanley RomansteinAug 1, 20163 minTurning Up the Volume on #GeorgiaMusicLast Thursday evening I had the honor of speaking on behalf of Georgia Music Partners (georgiamusicpartners.org, #GeorgiaMusic) at The...