Here’s Why Systemic Bias Is the Cause of Imposter Syndrome
I had recurring dreams after I finished graduate school and after I served as an interim executive director of an orchestra for 15 months.
The dream post-grad school was that I hadn’t actually completed all the [Read more]
How to Build a Better Board
How do you define a diverse board? While race, ethnicity, and gender are top of mind, board diversity doesn’t stop there. For boards to function effectively, they must be composed of individuals with a variety [Read more]
Prioritizing Data During Times of Stress and Chaos.
I love software, I love data, and I love getting lost down the rabbit hole of how we can slice, dice, and design data. However, I realize that not everyone shares my same enthusiasm — [Read more]
Let’s Talk Mergers.
Nonprofits are working in overdrive. The pandemic has exacerbated deep needs and nonprofits have stepped up in big ways.
I am in awe of how nonprofits have adapted, innovated, and persevered. Staff and volunteers continue to [Read more]
Why Isn’t the Philanthropic Sector Prioritizing Equity in the Workplace?
Through our effort to elevate diverse voices, we’re sharing our platform with leaders of color to hear their insight on topics that matter. This week, we’re featuring Christina Patel, Development Director, Scholarship and Student Support [Read more]
Expand. Create. Abandon. Part Two.
Last week, we wrote about expand and create, the first two elements of our Expand. Create. Abandon. decision-making structure.
While expand and create are about growth, it should not be assumed that abandon is about [Read more]
Expand. Create. Abandon. Part One.
When we work with nonprofit leaders, we often find there are ample ideas but the resources to invest in those ideas are often insufficient.
The barrage of ideas often happens during strategic visioning or strategic planning [Read more]
The State of Black Women on For-Profit Company Boards
Through our commitment to elevate diverse voices, we asked Barb Smoot, President & CEO of Women for Economic and Leadership Development, to share her thoughts on a topic of importance to her — the lack [Read more]
Gratitude for Public Support of Small Business.
I am grateful for public investment at the federal, state, and local levels for small businesses like mine.
Mollard Consulting has benefited from public support and those investments are critical milestones in the company’s history.
In [Read more]
Creating a Plan for Campaign Implementation.
Once you’ve gained new levels of understanding through a clarity process, and defined meaningful campaign strategy based on your unique data, it’s time to focus on implementation.
Campaigns are extraordinary.
Campaigns are not done in [Read more]
Developing Meaningful Campaign Strategy.
Leadership gifts first. Quiet campaign before public phase. Cultivate prospective donors and steward current donors. Don’t bury the ask. Use board members in thanking donors.
The list goes on.
While these statements are true, they can [Read more]
Getting Clear on Campaigns.
Every campaign begins with the question, “How much can be raised to fund our project?”
The answer is not always straightforward. To gain understanding on the potential campaign’s success and impact, we must ask more questions.
Our [Read more]
A Clarion Call for Us All to Do Something.
CelebrateOne and their mission to reduce the infant mortality rate in our community is near and dear to us at Mollard Consulting. They have been a client for many years and are working tirelessly to [Read more]
How to Ensure Ethical Fundraising Practices.
Philanthropy is a powerful force for good in this country. Its role in American society dates back to early colonial days and is a unique element of our culture.
Scholar and author Claire Gaudiani writes [Read more]
The Most Important Resolutions Your Nonprofit Can Make.
Setting resolutions for the new year is a tradition that some cherish while others bemoan. Personally, I have found it to be an exercise that I value.
I had no idea what was in store when [Read more]