What’s the fundraising culture like at your non-profit? Do you work at an organization where everyone is focused on development… or one where the board tells you to “raise $1 …
How do your donors see themselves? Do they seem in “awe” of your program staff, or thank your staff for the work they are doing when they meet them at …
I’m about to cause some trouble. That’s because I am about to tell you that if you work in fundraising or management for a non-profit, you can – and should …
Every non-profit wants to have a board of directors that is enthusiastic and capable when it comes to fundraising. Yet so many organizations are disappointed with their board members’ fundraising …
A lot of non-profits that I work with feel like they’re doing “the right things” when it comes to fundraising. They are learning new strategies and tactics, trying to build …
Much of fundraising is an art, not a science. Knowing when a prospect is ripe for an ask, or how to craft a case for support that really tugs on …
Every non-profit understands the goal for its donor prospecting program: meet new people and get them to make a donation. Getting that first check is the primary purpose of everything …
In today’s article, I want to diverge from discussing fundraising strategy for a moment to talk about something just as important, if not more so. Let’s talk about you! If …
Good recipes are a road map to a desired outcome. Do you want to eat a homemade load of bread? Follow these 10 steps, and you’ll have one in a …
Never before have non-profit fundraisers had access to so many resources to help them achieve their goals. Gone are the days when the only fundraising tools available to organizations were …
I want to tell you a quick story about a donor I worked with several years ago while I was on the staff of a non-profit. This person was a …
When it comes to planned giving, many non-profits simply don’t focus on it. (This is mistake… every non-profit can and should be running a planned giving program. For more on …
I often talk with non-profit fundraisers who say things like, “we need to raise an extra $50,000 this year, so we’re adding an event.” Or, “our budget increased by $72,000 …
I spend a lot of time reading fundraising blogs. I love to learn new fundraising strategies, research best practices, and figure out new tactics to ensure that the non-profits I …
Silent auctions can be a very effective way to raise many for non-profits… but they can also be time consuming and stressful if they’re not done the right way. In today’s …
Donor newsletters (both snail mail and e-mail) provide the foundation for many non-profits’ donor communications strategies. Newsletters help organizations build better relationships with their donors and prospects, and keep supporters …
