Archive for March, 2011

New Research from Penelope Burk

March 29th, 2011

I just read an interesting blog by one of my favorite experts in the field of philanthropy, Penelope Burk, titled “Brace Yourself for Happiness.”  She cites the results of her recent survey: Among 22,000 donors surveyed last month about their philanthropy plans for 2011, 79% plan to give the same or more (one in three [...]

HBH to Lead Fundraising and Grant Writing Workshops May 3

March 24th, 2011

We’re pleased to share that we will be leading two workshops on Tuesday, May 3 with our friends at the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls. Bob Bunger will be leading the morning session, “Grassroots Fundraising for Nonprofits” that will address the principles of effective fund development including: developing a case statement, asking for gifts, organizing and [...]

Overcome fundraising anxiety

March 15th, 2011

Last year I went to see Kim Klein speak at an MCN conference in St. Paul. Kim is a well-respected trainer in grassroots fundraising and has an abundance of wisdom about money and the politics that influence our thought patterns and how we communicate about it. Her latest book, “Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times” is [...]

HBH Expands Communications Services

March 9th, 2011

  You’ve come to know and depend on HBH Consultants for fund development counsel, feasibility studies, strategic planning, and well, just about everything related to organizational and fund development. But did you know that HBH also offers a full array of communications and marketing services? Our goal is to provide comprehensive services to not-for-profit organizations. [...]