Jan Masaoka
Posts by Jan Masaoka:
The Best Way to Raise Money? Choose a Revenue Strategy
What’s the best way to raise money for a nonprofit? Start by figuring out who are the best potential supporters of our work and why.
The Unrecognized Value of Community Nonprofits, Hiring Grantwriters, Extended Warranties, MTV
There is a difference between community nonprofits on one hand, and universities and hospitals on the other, and it isn’t just size.
In Search of Unicorns: Finding & Hiring Grantwriters, Part 1
Almost everyone in community nonprofits thinks it would be great to have a grantwriter. It’s rare to find and work with this rare creature. Why?
Good Management vs. Good Leadership
In this economic climate, the old adage is even more relevant: Management is doing things right, while leadership is doing the right things.
What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?
What to say to if you run into someone who has made a donation or a grant to the organization on whose board you serve.