For many non-profits, the process of turning new prospects into donors goes like this: We meet a potential donor, talk to them, add them to our newsletter list, invite them …
It’s all over the place. From celebrities to your Facebook friends, newscasters to rock bands, it seems like everybody is taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. And, as a result, …
I recently had the chance to work with a non-profit that holds a major fundraising event each year. This organization raises a significant amount from this event (well over 6 …
Your organization’s website can and should be a powerful fundraising tool for your non-profit. In order to offer information to donors, collect e-mails, and raise money online, you need to …
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 …
Using the four steps of the fundraising funnel are integral to building a sustainable development program at your non-profit. If you want to find new donors and keep them giving …
Fundraising letters still work. The Internet, e-mail, social media and scores of other new fundraising tactics have emerged over the past few decades, and many of them work well… but …
Did you ever watch WKRP in Cincinnati, the late 70’s / early 80’s sitcom? When I was young, I used to watch the show, which at that point was in …
Is your non-profit’s Facebook Page successfully bringing new supporters, donors, volunteers and friends to your organization on a regular basis? Many non-profits put up a Facebook Page because they want …
You’re ready to sit down and produce a newsletter for your non-profit – either a snail mail newsletter or an e-mail newsletter. You want it to be a great newsletter, …
Today, I’d like to talk about some of the most important basic fundraising principles that are applicable to every organization, and to every fundraising strategy. Even if you’re a seasoned …
When it comes to making fundraising asks, one of the most common questions I get is, “how do I know how much to ask for?” Today, I want to give …
Guest Post by Adam Weinger Billions of dollars in corporate funding are left behind annually because nonprofit organizations aren’t taking full advantage of matching gift donations. Does your organization have …
A strong donor communications program is the basis of great relationship-building for your non-profit. The newsletters, e-mails, annual reports and updates you send out to your donors will become the …
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media networks on the Internet, and many non-profits have wondered how to best establish a presence on the site. Today, we present …
I’ve been working with a number of non-profits recently to help them raise more money through their fundraising letters and annual appeals. Here are four tips you can use to …
