Wildlife scientists have learned some fascinating facts about why migratory birds always fly in a v-formation. Some of what they learned can actually teach us a few things about teamwork. Here are seven lessons we can learn and apply from a … read more
Few jobs have the potential to be lonelier and more stressful than CEO/Executive Director. It can often feel like the weight of the organization is on your shoulders. Deadlines, budgets, boards, staff, buildings, routine operational issues, and new initiatives are just … read more
Is there someone in your life that when you run into them your heart sinks a bit because you know you are about to lose hours in your life you will never get back? One of those people recently popped … read more
Big gifts are game changers. Most nonprofit leaders agree that these kinds of gifts open doors to opportunities they would not have had any other way, but far too few achieve much in the way of real success in major … read more
It’s week 7 of our “Meet Our Team Monday” series! This week we sat down with Ron Infinger, DBA’s Senior Vice President of Executive Search Services. Ron is one of the most “seasoned” members of the DBA team & has become a go-to … read more
Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, once summed up the secret of his success this way: “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary. Hard work is the price we must pay for … read more
Most non-profit organizations are more apt at measuring process indicators than they are at measuring outcomes. Except when it comes to development. In this case the opposite phenomenom applies. That’s the tricky thing that trips up many a Development Director… … read more
Good help is hard to find, especially in development. Major gift development in particular requires a unique type of individual to succeed. In our experience too many who carry the title could more aptly be described as “professional visitors” than … read more
I was on a flight to Portland recently when I happened upon an article in BusinessWeek magazine about Portland resident Dan McLaughlin. Having never before picked up a golf club, McLaughlin somehow talked Nike into sponsoring him as a professional … read more
Are you familiar with Henry Ford’s $5 a day wages? They were revolutionary at a time when $2.25 a day was a decent wage. Ford did this for two reasons: higher wages meant lower turnover and increased loyalty. Before the … read more
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