We’re months deep into a pandemic and I hope you, your families, and your teams are OK. Zuri Group is doing reasonably well, all things considered, and it’s all because of our clients. So I want to share lessons that we are learning from them and trends we’re...
Read moreWFH and Self (Advancement) Service
The last 10 weeks have seen a dizzying array of change, and it’s certainly affecting all of us. Most advancement services offices are adapting to some form of work from home arrangement. But how many have set their teams up for a self-service work environment? We’re...
Read moreGiving Tuesday Now: Online Presence for Offline Presents
A new global day of giving and unity is taking place as an emergency response to COVID-19. On May 5, 2020, organizations and supporters alike will participate in Giving Tuesday Now, established by GivingTuesday as a means to help nonprofit organizations affected by...
Read moreTeamwork in a Telework Environment
We are all experiencing this change. Change is always hard, but when widespread change occurs without preparation and with immediate impact, the adjustment is even more jarring. So much is already written about Parent Burnout, but I can tell you that Team Fracture is...
Read moreWhere Your Organization Should Be by Now with Remote Advancement Services
COVID-19 threw the world a curve ball. In the advancement space, this is upending many campaigns and appeals as well as daily operations. Some of the most immediate impact was felt by the operations folks. One client went from a 3/17 notice that a doctor’s note...
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