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May First Friday Ask Us Anything
Bob and Laurel discuss a variety of topics related to philanthropy, board development, and nonprofit management. If you have questions...
Laurel McCombs
May 22, 20221 min read


March First Friday Ask Us Anything
Bob and Laurel discuss a variety of topics, including board meeting agendas, professional development, annual reports, and the role of...

Robert Osborne
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Karen on Philanthropy Masterminds Podcast
Check out Karen's interview with Jay Frost on Donor Search's Philanthropy Masterminds Podcast, titled Finish It!” - Reflections of a...
Karen Osborne
Feb 25, 20221 min read


February First Friday Ask Us Anything
This month we discuss a variety of topics, including corporate partnerships and board recruitment and orientation.
Laurel McCombs
Feb 14, 20221 min read


January First Friday Ask Us Anything
Join Karen, Laurel, and Bob as they kick off 2022 with the first First Friday Ask Us Anything of year.

Robert Osborne
Feb 8, 20221 min read


Happy Holidays from The Osborne Group
From all of us at TOG we wish you a very happy holiday season and a wonderful new year. We're grateful for all of the incredible people...

Robert Osborne
Dec 8, 20211 min read


December First Friday Ask Us Anything
Every first Friday of the month, The Osborne Group answers your burning questions around philanthropy, board development, nonprofit...
Laurel McCombs
Dec 3, 20211 min read


November First Friday Ask Us Anything
Every first Friday of the month, The Osborne Group answers your burning questions around philanthropy, board development, nonprofit...

Robert Osborne
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Karen on Heart of Giving Podcast
Karen joins the Heart of Giving Podcast to talk about her career as a development professional, educator, and author, lessons learned in...
Karen Osborne
Oct 21, 20211 min read


October First Friday Ask Us Anything
Every first Friday of the month, The Osborne Group answers your burning questions around philanthropy, board development, nonprofit...
Laurel McCombs
Oct 4, 20211 min read


APRA Podcast featuring Bob & Laurel
Big thanks to the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) for inviting us to contribute to their podcast series....

Robert Osborne
Aug 6, 20211 min read


Finding Balance in Your New "Normal"
In a recent post, Karen shared some great advice for teams that are looking to implement a hybrid approach in office and from home work....
Laurel McCombs
Apr 16, 20211 min read


The HYBRID Development, Advancement, and/or Nonprofit Office
Are you trying/planning to manage a hybrid team — some working from home and others working in the office? A report by The Wall Street...
Karen Osborne
Apr 14, 20214 min read


April First Friday Ask Us Anything
Every first Friday of the month, The Osborne Group answers your burning questions around philanthropy, board development, nonprofit...

Robert Osborne
Apr 7, 20211 min read


TOG Chat: Power Dynamics in Fundraising
There has been more and more talk about the power dynamics that exist in philanthropy, but less talk about how these dynamics impact...
Laurel McCombs
Mar 31, 20211 min read


TOG Chat: Systems & Data for Development
How do I choose a CRM system? What should I look for when hiring for a database or systems position? What other important factors should...
Laurel McCombs
Mar 15, 20211 min read


March First Friday Ask Us Anything
Every month The Osborne Group answers your burning questions around philanthropy, board development, nonprofit management, and more. ...
Laurel McCombs
Mar 5, 20211 min read


TOG Chat: Navigating the CEO's Role in Fundraising
Laurel is joined by special guest, Nichole Turgeon, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands to discuss how CEOs can effectively...
Laurel McCombs
Feb 25, 20211 min read


Remembering a Friend & Colleague: Yolanda Rahman
It is with incredible sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and former Osborne Group member, Yolanda Rahman. No doubt many...
Laurel McCombs
Feb 8, 20216 min read


February First Friday Ask Us Anything
Join us for a new monthly series where we'll be taking your questions around fundraising, board development, nonprofit management, you...

Robert Osborne
Feb 5, 20211 min read
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