Partner Spotlight: Sr. Mary Berigan’s New Hat
Contributed content provided by the Blessing House Sr. Mary Berigan has worn many hats over the years – she has been a teacher, grade school principal, coach, volunteer guardian ad litem and is now Executive Director of a children’s crisis care center. But the one hat Sr. Mary never expected to be wearing was that […]
The Power of Positive Disruption
Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO, Cramer & Associates One year ago, COVID-19 began to change the world around us. Our team saw firsthand the impact it was having on our nonprofit partners and the overwhelming disruption it caused for so many organizations. It was around this time last year when we started to receive calls and […]
4 Routines to STOP in 2021
Mike Schmidt, CFRE, Cramer & Associates, Executive V.P. & Partner We’re already well into 2021, and you’ve probably started to implement your strategic goals for the next few months. But how do you stay the course, avoid roadblocks, and keep up the motivation? Our Cramer Team suggests challenging the status quo and dropping some of those […]
Pivoting the Nonprofit Sector One Step at a Time
The Cramer Team The nonprofit sector is known for being slow to change. But in times of disruption – whether it be from a pandemic or change in leadership – you cannot afford to navigate on autopilot. You must be swift, agile, and more purposeful in fulfilling your organization’s mission, and that’s where Cramer’s Pivot […]
Michelle Cramer Featured on The Fundraising Talent Podcast
Jason Lewis of the Fundraising Talent Podcast recently interviewed Michelle Cramer about the Pivot Plan™. Our firm’s mission is to positively disrupt the philanthropic sector and the Pivot Plan™ is doing just that! EPISODE 226 | HOW CAN MY NONPROFIT CREATE A NEW FUNDRAISING STRATEGY IN 1 WEEK? Click to listen! COVID-19 has now consumed more than […]
Using a Storyboard as a Powerful Marketing Tool
The Cramer Team As we roll into 2021, content still reigns as king, and storytelling should be a key strategy of your marketing and communications plan. Telling your nonprofit’s story boosts your brand, elevates your mission, and builds trust and loyalty with your constituents, who will then continue to share your story over and over […]
Make Organizational Health a Priority in 2021
Dear friends, The year 2020 was remarkable and inspiring; a true display of community, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It allowed us to get back to basics, work from the inside out, and test new, creative ideas. As we move into 2021, I believe that organizational health must be the #1 priority […]
Vision Planning: Climb the Mountain for a Fresh Perspective
Maneuvering through 2020 felt like an uphill battle with endless roadblocks and detours. We’ve made our way to the top, and the promise of a new year fills the air with hope, optimism and excitement. NOW is the perfect time to gather your team and focus on vision planning to drive your mission into 2021 […]
Uncover New Skillset Resources on Your Board: Part II
Mike Schmidt, CFRE, Cramer & Associates, Executive V.P. & Partner A plethora of skillset resources of your board members are uncovered when you shift from report-out board meetings to strategy development. Don’t squash the potential and just report the mundane day-to-day occurrences. Your board members will leave the meeting only feeling that they warmed the […]
The Board Shake-Up Starts Now: Part I
Mike Schmidt, CFRE, Cramer & Associates, Executive V.P. & Partner The clock strikes the top of the hour. Adjourned. Everyone clicks ‘Leave the Meeting’ from the Zoom room. At your nonprofit board meeting, oceans of reports were blandly presented, one after the other, with absolutely no shoreline in sight for dialogue, innovation or strategic planning. […]
