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]
A Year of Unprecedented Gratitude.
It has been a year fraught with unprecedented challenge. The coronavirus has caused so much struggle, heartache, and loss. But, as I pause and reflect, I have found that it has also been a year [Read more]
Kerri Mollard Is a BoardSource Certified Governance Consultant.
We began the year with a collaboration with BoardSource, and we end the year with an exciting announcement about our inclusion in the BoardSource network of affiliated consultants.
BoardSource is our nation’s recognized leader in [Read more]
Our Top 10 Articles From 2020.
Each week, I sit down to write an article focusing on the needs and trends of the nonprofit community. 2020 has been quite a year — one filled with exhaustion and worry, but also hope [Read more]
Black Women and Wealth.
At Mollard Consulting, we believe in the power of centering Black women’s voices, work, and experiences. We have previously shared our platform to hear broadly from Black leaders on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This time, [Read more]
Celebrating Philanthropy.
Even during a pandemic, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude. While this year has been challenging for nonprofits and those they serve, we are thankful for our sector’s strength and resilience.
Personally, I am in awe [Read more]
Strategic Planning — Part Two.
We love feedback from clients, and we certainly love emails such as this note we recently received from a chief executive:
“The board approved the strategic plan this morning. We are grateful for all your work. And [Read more]
Strategic Planning — Part One.
Philosophically, we believe that strategic planning is a fundamental responsibility of nonprofit board governance, and that it should be a collaborative effort led by the board and chief executive. We also believe that the process [Read more]
Communicating Your Impact.
Fundraising is essential on a good day for most nonprofits. In a pandemic, it’s the equivalent of life support.
The reaction from board members and senior leaders to the economic downturn may be to ask for [Read more]
Vote!
It’s impossible to escape the fact that a major national election is taking place in a matter of days.
Never-before-seen levels of early voting in states around the country has already happened, which means the 2020 [Read more]
Data Driven Fundraising.
Our company invests in professional development because we believe deeply in the power of continuous growth. Although we’ve experienced unique challenges during the pandemic, engaging in learning opportunities as a team has been a [Read more]
Giving Back Through The Big Table.
Tomorrow is The Columbus Foundation’s Big Table, which is designed as a day of connection and kindness.
In years past, The Big Table invited people to gather in person, but this year, the call [Read more]
Do’s and Don’ts Before Joining a Nonprofit Board.
We are presenting a lecture on nonprofit board governance this week to a group of MBA students at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. These students are the future business leaders who [Read more]
The Arts, a Pandemic, and Loss.
It’s unfathomable.
Theatres remain dark and stages remain empty. Parts of the economy have opened with small moments of “normalcy,” yet there is nothing normal about the pall upon the arts sector.
Based on analysis from [Read more]