Revenue Strategist Gail Bower's Blog

Nonprofit organizations often have a big problem when they try to generate revenue. Most nonprofits rely too heavily on donations and other forms of philanthropic revenue. That can be risky, because philanthropy is based somewhat on whim. The donor has to want to give the nonprofit money. If they don’t feel like giving, the non-profit’s revenue dries up. Securing foundation grants and government contracts can feel equally capricious. So what’s an organization to do? Consider earned income to supplement these important sources of revenue. Here are 10 reasons to consider diversifying your revenue through earned sources.

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Mar062018

4 factors that fuel revenue growth

March 6, 2018 | |

Whether your business or nonprofit is crushing it or confused, four practices that are in your control can get you on a path to revenue growth.

Tuesday

Mar062018

What happens when you get into The Discomfort Zone?

March 6, 2018 | |

One of the benefits of living in a fast changing culture is that continuous learning and reinvention — or evolution — is more necessary than ever. My best clients are constantly living just outside their comfort zones and readily absorbing and applying new learning. This approach requires a positive mindset and periodic resets to flush out negative thinking and replace worries with wonderful new skills and progress.

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Jan092018

What your organization’s Sustainability Quotient?

January 9, 2018 | |

Too many nonprofit organizations—large and small—operate on razor thin margins and lack an adequate safety net. If that describes your organization’s fiscal health, follow the lead of my best clients by setting an intention and creating a strategy in 2018 to turn things around. And keep it there. Read more to find out the 3 aspects of sustainability you must constantly balance.