How to Write a Successful Fundraising Plan
Why You Need a Fundraising Plan Many non-profits, particularly smaller charities and start-ups, operate without a fundraising plan. When someone has an idea for an event or a campaign, these
Why Isn’t Our Organization Raising More Money? (A Simple Exercise for Non-Profit Leaders)
If you’re on a non-profit board, or serve as an Executive Director, Development Director, or in another leadership role with a charitable organization, and you’re wondering why your non-profit isn’t
Tips for Finding New Facebook Followers for Your Non-Profit
Posting compelling content on Facebook is nice, but it won’t do you much good if no one ever sees it. For the most part, the only people who will see
Overwhelmed With Fundraising? Try This…
If you’re working for a small or mid-sized non-profit, there’s a good chance that you often feel overwhelmed with fundraising. There’s so much to do, and so little time (and
Harnessing Your Non-Profit’s Secret Fundraising Weapon
There are two constants in non-profit fundraising. They are: (1) Every organization wants to raise more money, and (2) Every organization is stretched thin on fundraising resources, including staff and
Do You Recognize the 4 Early Warning Signs of Donor Withdrawal?
We’ve all been there… There’s a donor that is extremely interested in your work. He or she gives regularly – at almost every opportunity – and is one of your
The 60 Minute Plan for Increasing Your Fundraising by 100% this Year
A number of years ago, while serving as the Executive Director of a non-profit, I faced a crisis. I had come on board 4 months before and could tell the
5 Tips for Raising More Money Online for Your Nonprofit
Many non-profit organizations feel like they are spending far too much time online trying to raise money, with far too little return on that investment. Everyone is telling them what
Do Your Donors Want Your Fundraising to be More FUN?
As non-profits, we tackle some serious issues: disease, homelessness, education, and everything in between. Because we want donors to believe in our mission and support our work, we spend a
Non-Profit Storytelling for Fun and Fundraising
Did you know that every good non-profit fundraiser is a storyteller? As development professionals, we cast real life stories for donors that excite and intrigue. We show the world as
Maximizing Your Donor Relationships
Have you, and your non-profit team, thought about how well you are maximizing your donor relationships? I’ll bet the answer is “no.” And that’s ok – you’ve got a lot
How to Get a 2nd Gift from New Donors
Did you know that the second gift you get from a new donor is almost as important as the first? Seriously – in large part, it is the second gift
What Every Non-Profit Ought to Know about Direct Mail Fundraising
Most non-profits I know are skittish about direct mail fundraising, because it requires an initial investment of time and money. Picking up the phone to call a donor takes courage,
Use the 5/5/3 Rule to Guarantee Great Donor Relationships at Your Non-Profit
Building great relationships is the essence of good fundraising. Your job as a non-profit is to find as many people as you can who are passionate about your work, and
You Can Beg Your Board for New Names, or You Can Earn Them
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this plaintive cry from executive directors, development directors, and even board members themselves: “If only our board would give us
