As the amount of fundraising knowledge available to the average non-profit grows, many organizations get stuck in the pursuit of perfection. They know the way things are supposed to be, …
If you want to quickly raise more money at your next fundraising event, the easiest way to do it is to target the “low hanging fruit.” There are lots of …
As fundraisers, we’re all looking for ways to take our yearly, monthly, and daily fundraising activities and supercharge them. Anytime you can take a fundraising tactic and raise 10% or …
Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing segments of the non-profit fundraising world… as well it should be. It is a powerful way to raise more money and expand the …
If you’ve been working in non-profit fundraising for any length of time, chances are you have developed a few pet peeves. Now, I’m not talking about a donor that grates …
Most non-profits know the power of online fundraising. They ask for donations on their website, send out occasional fundraising e-mails, and maybe even dip a toe into the crowdfunding waters. …
In the non-profit world, we have a serious jargon problem. We love telling our donors about our “multidisciplinary approaches,” and letting prospects know that we have “peer-reviewed research” that proves …
There comes a time in every fundraiser’s career when he or she needs to ask: am I boring my donors? Do I even know if I could be boring my …
Lots of non-profits face a similar problem: they have board members (or entire boards) that won’t help with fundraising. Many of these organizations have decided that their only option is …
Ok, I admit it – the title of this post is a little misleading. Nothing is really, truly easy when it comes to fundraising. But – and anyone who has …
Do you know the power of telling great stories? Does your non-profit use storytelling to help it raise more money and build better relationships with donors? Our guest on today’s …
What do you think when you hear the words, “capital campaign?” Does that phrase send you dreaming of a new building for your organization, or perhaps the ability to hire …
Lots of fundraisers get worried about making fundraising asks… they’re not sure the best way to do it, they feel under-prepared for making in-person asks, and they get nervous when …
The following article by Fundraising Authority founder Joe Garecht first appeared as a guest post on The Guidestar Blog: Gone are the days when non-profits wonder if they really can …
There’s an old saying in politics: “Remember to dance with the one that brung ya.” It’s poor grammar, but a good reminder that if a politician gets into office and …
Every non-profit organization needs a steady stream of new donor prospects. In this article, I’m going to tell you how to find them. There are a lot of links in …
