It’s your time to shine! What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? The Marvel movies and TV shows What did you want to be when you were growing up? A carpenter What hobbies do you have? Disc golf and fishing What was your first job? Busser at The .....
As a business owner, you know that conventional wisdom is valuable, but few lessons are as impactful as the ones you learn through firsthand experience. In this article, a seasoned masonry pro shares the biggest tips he’s learned through his career as a construction business owner. From balancing traditional methods with technological advancements to creating .....
Since 2020 construction businesses have been enduring historic levels of price volatility as costs for materials have fluctuated wildly. Owners have felt a bit of relief in 2023 as some input commodity costs have started to soften. But experts warn that this trend of falling costs is unlikely to last. Read about the factors that .....
For subcontractors, growth in today’s market is a balancing act. Business revenue has generally risen in the past year, with demand holding firm, but other factors can mean that profitability remains elusive. Here are areas that experts encourage you to consider when planning, including staffing needs, material availability, and cash flow, to make the most .....
Over the past decade, a new reality has emerged for businesses, and one thing has become clear: predictability is a thing of the past. While estimating the costs of a project used to be a simple matter of calculating material and labor prices and building a buffer for overrun, now managers must be more vigilant .....
With the rise in prominence of planned giving and donor-advised funds and the increased impact of high-profile current events on donor habits, concerns about the timeliness of philanthropic gifts are growing. While giving was once dominated by legacy institutions that provided more reliable streams of funding, the shift in focus to individual donors as major .....
With limited time and resources, savvy nonprofits maximize their fundraising efforts by focusing on prospects that are the most likely to make financial contributions. For planned giving, statistical analysis reveals the top 10 most likely predictors that an individual may make a post-mortem donation. Becoming familiar with these indicators can help fundraising professionals direct their .....
Virtual mediums such as social media, websites, and email newsletters have grown to dominate nonprofit communication and fundraising. However, some nonprofit websites are still unable to accept credit card payments. This poses an obstacle to potential donors and can cost your mission valuable support. Read on for simple changes you can make to improve online .....
In the nonprofit industry, the focus is so often on meeting challenges and solving problems that an unanticipated windfall can sometimes find agencies unprepared for success. Due to factors like an increased focus on social justice issues and the unexpected availability of pandemic relief dollars, some organizations have seen rapid growth since 2020. This article .....
Volunteer support is one of a nonprofit’s most valuable resources. Volunteers not only contribute hours of unpaid labor but also provide less tangible benefits in the form of support for your mission in the community and beyond. Now, data reveals that the estimated dollar value of a volunteer hour has increased by approximately 6% over .....