I have a confession to make. I am a non-profit entrepreneur. No, I don’t mean that I am starting non-profits to turn a profit (how would that even work?) or …
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a mid-sized non-profit that was struggling mightily to raise money. The organization had been around for several years, and like …
Many small and medium sized non-profits face a common problem… they only have one, or maybe two development professionals on staff, and yet they have a seemingly endless amount of …
While most non-profits realize the benefits of Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, far fewer organizations fully realize the inherent power of LinkedIn. As one of the original social networking platforms geared …
My favorite fundraising strategy for long-term financial stability is the use of fundraising networks. Every non-profit, no matter how small or large, should be using fundraising networks to grow its …
Planned giving… for many non-profits, particularly small and mid-sized organizations, it’s something we say we want to get around to, but never do. Sure, if someone leaves us a gift …
As one year closes and another year opens (full of opportunity!) we present our annual list of our most popular articles… these are the posts from 2011 that you, our …
Sometimes it just doesn’t seem fair: you’re working hard, giving your organization’s development program all of your effort and skill, and yet it doesn’t feel like you’re making enough progress. …
Guest post by Kari Kiel There are many factors you’ll want to analyze following any fundraising event in order to increase efficiency for future fundraisers and improve your success rate. …
As you know, from time to time we like to publish lists of the best fundraising information we’ve found on the web… tools and reports that will help you become …
In today’s episode of The Fundraising Authority Podcast, we talk about the 5 characteristics of great fundraising organizations… and how your non-profit can become great (or greater) at fundraising. We …
Is your non-profit struggling with fundraising? Are you worried that you won’t be able to keep the doors open next year, next month, or (yikes!) next week? Then this article …
Nearly every non-profit has heard the suggestion before: “Why don’t you hold a silent auction?” This suggestion inspires a range of emotions, from “Sure, I love silent auctions!” to “I …
Today, we’re continuing with our new Learn from an Authority interview series. Today, we’re talking with fundraising guru Ephraim Gopin about using the best ways for non-profits to use social …
I am proud to announce the all new Fundraising Authority Podcast. Our goal is to release new podcasts on a monthly basis, highlighting great tips and strategies for non-profit fundraising. …
Several years ago, I had the chance to work with an amazing non-profit that was doing important and under-appreciated work in Philadelphia. This organization had a small (they would say “lean and …
