Does your community have a coalition that’s tackling an issue bigger than one organization can solve on its own? Even when you focus on one issue, you will likely find that there are varied aspects to address. Transform Consulting Group (TCG) recently partnered with Welborn Baptist Foundation to bring stakeholders together to improve early care…
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Are you prioritizing your staff’s mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! After a year like 2020, now may be the best time to check in on your team’s overall well-being. The National Alliance for Mental Health states that one in five adults suffers from mental health-related issues each year. At Transform Consulting Group (TCG), we serve nonprofits, government agencies, and…
Getting to the Big Picture: Logic Models
Many nonprofits face the challenge of turning their “big picture” ideas into successful and effective programs. For example, developing and implementing a statewide child welfare data information system to improve the lives of children is no small task. A large-scale project requires a plan of action in order to be successful and effective. Lasting change…
4 Strategies For An Effective Annual Report
Never underestimate the purpose and power of your agency’s annual report! We know your organization is doing important work, and an annual report is a powerful tool. Why tackle developing an annual report? When done well, this report communicates impact, provides information on fiscal performance, and highlights donors. Is your annual report missing the mark?…
Reflecting on Women’s History Month
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception,” Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. March is Women’s History Month and a time to reflect on the history and achievements of women. As a woman, I can’t help but think about all the women in…
Part 2: 2020 Giving Reflections
Two months ago we shared our thoughts on fundraising in 2020 based on data available at that time. Since then more data has been released, and as promised, here is an update! Spoiler alert, things weren’t too bad in 2020, and the future is looking promising. In Part I, we analyzed the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s…
Are You Engaging Women Donors?
Does your organization’s fundraising strategy include women? If not, it should. A growing body of research and data highlights the positive impact women make on charitable donations and the behaviors that are unique to this group of donors. While working through your organizations fund development plans for 2021 and implementation strategy consider how you can…
10 Ways to Include Board Members in Fundraising
Your Board of Directors play a role in your organization’s success – especially when it comes to fundraising. Too often we find that Board members are under utilized or ill equipped to really do their job well. (Read more about how to get the most out of your board in this blog). Are you including…
Reflections on 2020 Giving Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic brought with it almost immediate changes to all nonprofits in 2020. Suddenly many programs had to close physical locations, suspend or move services online, and handle either an unexpected drop in clients or a growing demand for services. Traditional fundraising methods were instantly limited. No longer could you take a potential…
How Do I Start Fundraising?
Did you know a majority (90%) of non-profit organizations report that they have one source of funding and that one source accounts for 90% of their total funding? When we work with clients to help increase their funding, we typically recommend that they diversify their funding. When an organization is strongly reliant on fees for service or…