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 …
Planned giving is one of those things that most non-profits are interested in… but never really take the time to focus on. Setting up a planned giving program seems scary, …
One of the biggest changes in non-profit fundraising over the past three decades is the advent of cheap, powerful technology to help organizations communicate with donors and raise money online. …
Whether they know it or not, most non-profits in the United States are required to register in the states where they carry out fundraising solicitations. But what exactly constitutes a …
Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing segments of the non-profit fundraising world… as well it should be. It is a powerful way to raise more money and expand the …
Do you know the power of telling great stories? Does your non-profit use storytelling to help it raise more money and build better relationships with donors? Our guest on today’s …
What do you think when you hear the words, “capital campaign?” Does that phrase send you dreaming of a new building for your organization, or perhaps the ability to hire …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Every non-profit I have ever come across wants to find more major donors to support its work. How can an organization find, cultivate, and ask major donors for large gifts, …
Fundraising through the mail is one of the most popular yet misunderstood strategies in all of non-profit development. Writing great appeal letters is part art and part science. If it …
We all know we should be stewarding our donors. Yet, donor retention rates for most non-profits remain abysmally low. Most organizations say they know that their current donors are their …
One of the most common questions we receive from fundraisers is how to get a board of directors more enthusiastic about raising money. Is it really possible for board members …
On this episode of The Fundraising Authority Podcast, we’re joined by the expert on fundraising with businesses and cause marketing, Joe Waters. If you think that fundraising with businesses is …
Today on the podcast, we welcome Heather Stewart from Activate Fundraising. Heather talked with me about small non-profits, and how they can leverage their limited time and resources to find …
