How well are you telling your non-profit’s story? No… I’m not talking about that boilerplate “History of our Organization” that you have on your website. And I’m certainly not referring …
If you’re on a non-profit board, or serve as an Executive Director, Development Director, or in another leadership role with a charitable organization, and you’re wondering why your non-profit isn’t …
If you’re working for a small or mid-sized non-profit, there’s a good chance that you often feel overwhelmed with fundraising. There’s so much to do, and so little time (and …
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 …
A number of years ago, while serving as the Executive Director of a non-profit, I faced a crisis. I had come on board 4 months before and could tell the …
Did you know that every good non-profit fundraiser is a storyteller? As development professionals, we cast real life stories for donors that excite and intrigue. We show the world as …
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this plaintive cry from executive directors, development directors, and even board members themselves: “If only our board would give us …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fundraising can be hard work. It takes time to meet new donors, move them through the fundraising funnel, and sit down with them to make an ask. For every new …
There are lots of different ways to raise money for your non-profit. Most strong development programs use a mix of fundraising methods to find, cultivate, and solicit donors. These strategies …
When you’re trying to increase the amount your non-profit raises, the sheer number of choices you need to make can seem overwhelming. There are hundreds of potential fundraising strategies and …
Guest Post by Gretchen Barry from NonProfitEasy Millennials have gotten the unfortunate reputation of being difficult to acquire and engage. In reality, they aren’t quite the fundraising challenge people accuse …
One of the best ways your organization’s board of directors can help your fundraising efforts is by referring new prospects to your organization. Board members can serve as “ambassadors” for …
