What Is NGO Joe?
Welcome to NGO Joe
In 2015 I agreed to help my good friend start an international nonprofit from the ground up. How hard could it be? After all, I had been leading in the church world for over 20 years and I thought my pastoral background prepared me for the work ahead. And in many ways, it did. I knew how to work with people, navigate board dynamics, communicate vision, and lead through change.
But I was not ready for everything else.
Fundraising Is Not Asking, It’s Inviting
Fundraising Is Partnership, Not Begging
Recently I was talking with a friend who works in the corporate world. He had just finished his annual review and asked how things were wrapping up for us at The Hope Effect.
We eventually started talking about next year and what we were looking forward to in our careers. Then he asked me a really honest question. "Do you ever get weary having to raise money all the time?" Without hesitation I said, "No."