Today, I want to stir the pot a little bit. In this post, I want to ask 3 questions about your organization’s fundraising… 3 questions that need to be asked …
Silent auction events are an integral part of the yearly fundraising cycle for many non-profit organizations. In this two-part series, we’re taking a look at how non-profits of any size …
As any organization that holds silent auction events can tell you, one of the most difficult aspects of holding amazing silent auctions is finding amazing items to sell at your …
The donor cultivation funnel isn’t just for offline fundraising. Non-profits can and should be building strong relationships with their donors online (including through e-mail, social media and on their organization’s …
Grants can be a great source of funding for non-profits of all sizes. While every organization – no matter how small or large – should be focused primarily on individual …
I’m a big fan of thinking big. Really, really big. Far too many non-profits play “small ball,” always thinking about how to incrementally move the ball forward, without looking for …
Poker is one of America’s favorite pastimes – particularly Texas Hold’Em, which has dramatically risen in popularity over the past 20 years. You might play some poker, or maybe not… …
Have you ever seen an ad on a website that started, “Use this one weird trick to…”? Or, have you ever seen a link or an e-mail subject line that …
Two years ago, I had the chance to consult with a small but growing non-profit in the Deep South. One of my challenges was to rapidly grow this organization’s year-end …
2015 is just around the corner. If you’re like most fundraisers, you’re probably starting to make plans for the coming year… how much you plan to raise, which tactics you …
One of the most fundamental aspects of writing successful fundraising letters is to understand your audience. You need to step into the shoes of your donors and look at it …
Non-profits need exposure for lots of reasons… not the least of which is to increase fundraising. Marketing your non-profit effectively will not only lead to additional revenue, but will also …
Being a great development director is tough. Whether you’re the lone fundraiser on staff or leading a small team of development pros, all eyes are on you to make sure …
Do you ever wonder if you are using your non-profit’s website correctly? Do you wish you could raise more money online? The truth is that most non-profit organizations do not …
Last month while doing a presentation, I got asked an interesting question. “If you had to start all over in fundraising – back in your first fundraising job… what do …
Most non-profits are frustrated with their online fundraising results. The promise of the Internet is huge: a cheap, easy and effective way to reach millions of people who might want …
