Sitemap - 2021 - Jaffarian's Little Newsletter on Nonprofits & Research
What to do when things are going well
Organizational fear and the avoidance of reality
Is it research or is it just being nosy?
All research has bias. Here’s why that’s no big deal.
Outsiders see things that you don’t.
Accountability policies are not about mistrust.
Don’t treat everyone the same.
One way to find the real values of your organization.
Smart person = good. Bug crusher = bad.
It’s about the results, not the activities.
Leaders are Learners. Learners are Leaders.
It might not be more marketing that you need.
Mission statements: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Listening is as difficult as it is important.
What to do if you have big dreams for your organization
Why Do Major Donors Give? Seven Different Reasons.
do you have a love or a hate relationship with program evaluation?
when the only data you have are testimonials
the four ways your organization can benefit from an outside consultant
when donors and doers speak different languages
one of the best fund-raising flyers I ever wrote
let’s encourage impulse philanthropy
measure results + do more of what works
how to get your donors to trust you – and give more
six terrific social media marketing tips
what people are really saying when they ask if their donation will make a difference
If you don’t ask, they don’t give
did you see the cheese-dip ad?
do your donors want to bless others or themselves?
why you should care about data literacy
Peter Drucker has something he wants to tell you
are the Gideons crazy or brilliant?
another source of stress for nonprofit leaders and activists
nonprofit mergers and how to do it smart
have you ever thought of doing a merger?
why is it so hard to kill a nonprofit?
“The Greatest Need In The World Today!!”
for your mission statement, try this little trick
don’t ever, ever say that again. Ever.
not all research reports gather dust
have you ever buried a beloved pet?
are you really sure God told you that?
life would be easier if things didn't change
the wrong way to find a consultant