One of the biggest current debates among businesses and non-profits regarding marketing and fundraising is whether or not direct mail still works. We’ll get to the statistics in a minute, …
If you’re at all active on social media or in non-profit marketing, you’ve probably heard of Charity: Water. They’re one of Silicon Valley’s favorite charities, they are exceptionally good at …
Guest Post by Kathie Kramer Ryan When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, a robust annual giving program is one key to overall success. When done right, your annual giving program …
As a non-profit fundraiser, do you ever feel bombarded by “good” fundraising ideas? You know how it goes… you develop a fundraising plan for the year, and your board approves …
Running a successful fundraising event takes a lot of work. While things like the event venue, the invitations, and the decorations are all important, the most essential outcome for any …
As fundraisers, we know that conversations are the foundation of fundraising. We are (or should be) engaged in conversations with our donors on a daily basis. We talk to our …
We all know we should be stewarding our donors. Yet, donor retention rates for most non-profits remain abysmally low. Most organizations say they know that their current donors are their …
I’m constantly on the look out for great fundraising information. I love to find great sources of advice for fundraisers, particularly blogs and sites that offer tons of actionable know-how …
I’m a big believer in the idea that you should prioritize your workday, getting the most important, energy-draining, creative work done first, before you get to the daily grind of …
Every week, I get e-mails from well-meaning fundraisers talking about “them.” Sometimes, it’s a non-profit that wants to raise more money, but doesn’t want to ask their donors or board …
Launching a monthly giving program can be a powerful strategy for non-profits both large and small. Studies over the past decade have shown that monthly givers give more money and …
Fundraising events are a staple of non-profit development. Yet so many organizations that rely on events are consistently disappointed with the amount they raise through this method. Today, we present …
If you’re wondering whether or not your fundraising is headed in the right direction, I’ve got news for you: healthy development programs require a lot more than just steadily increasing …
One of the most common questions we receive from fundraisers is how to get a board of directors more enthusiastic about raising money. Is it really possible for board members …
Most e-mails you send out from your non-profit should be designed to build relationships, not raise money. They should be newsletters, updates, stories from your program staff, and resources for …
I’ve worked with a lot of non-profits over the past dozen or so years. Some needed help with events, others with raising more from their board. Lots of organizations needed …
