Every charity needs a healthy culture of philanthropy and this starts with the leadership from each and every governance volunteer. Board members serve as role models ...
Keith D Publicover | President, KDP Consulting Inc.
A nonprofit consultant with over 35 years of progressive executive experience in the education, arts, social services, outdoor, and community development sectors. Societal issues that personally resonant with him are global environmental sustainability, youth education, and advancing EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion).
Based in Toronto, Keith balances his professional work with international travel, outdoor adventures, yoga, weight-training, and family.
Is Your Non Profit Board Suffering From Poor Health?
Below I have shared common signs of poor board health. While a board may be suffering from one or a few of these indicators, the board should measure their performance against all indicators....
Four Common Factors Hold Charities Back From Merging
Executives who have successfully orchestrated mergers understand the risk of maintaining the status-quo. Without strong brand presence, financial health, proper infrastructure and demonstrative impact, charities risk the compounding pressure....
Tips On How To Increase Your Charity’s Transparency Online
A well executed website should be an essential part of your organization’s strategies to build a culture of trust and transparency and stakeholder engagement. So, why are many charities failing to take advantage of the full power of their website to provide more access to information?
7 Tips to Achieve a High Impact Fundraising Gala
“It’s showtime!” Your team has worked tirelessly. They sold out the gala, secured sponsors, prepared scripts, the production is set and the meal is in final preparation. They applied the tips and tasks of Phase One and Two in the event cycle and now it’s time to execute Phase Three: The Experience.....
15 Tips for Producing a Fundraising Gala
Creating a quality guest experience is synonymous with providing a positive donor experience when hosting your fundraising gala. Regardless of size – gala or hosting charity – an event that resonates with your guests and reinforces your cause is more likely to be achieved with thoughtful planning and execution.
Who’s Coming to Dinner? Tips for Planning a Fundraising Gala
Great events get built over time and create emotional connections. They possess a strong call to action and emote a sense of community. Great galas stand out above many other fundraising events if they compel people to attend, elevate your cause and garner donor support long after the event. Below you will find tips to help...
The Art Of Donor Relations
There is an abundance of advice about strategy and the how-to's of fundraising, however little time is spent on developing personal qualities, like empathy, patience, integrity, ability to motivate and good listening. These are qualities that can be developed over time and are essential...
Does Your Non-Profit Board Have The Right Chair?
Regardless of your organization’s size, the Board of Directors can be more effective in setting strategic direction, mitigating risks, guiding executive leadership, mustering resources and providing responsible governance if they have the proper leadership. Organizations with a robust, well executed selection and ‘on-boarding’ process can help elect the right Chair.
Is Your Non-Profit Board Executing Its Fiduciary Duties?
While the nonprofit sector has developed a high level of goodwill and public trust over the years it's hard to imagine any charity in Canada would be mismanaged or poorly governed. The nonprofit sector is not immune to malaise that can put a charity in jeopardy.
