Let’s face it: our organizations can’t exist without donors. And in the dynamic world of fundraising, building lasting relationships with prospects is essential. This blog explores why such meetings are crucial and how they can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts!
Read MoreMake connections and broaden your network using your biggest supporters!
Read MoreUsing the leap year to your advantage, cleaning your database, and making the most of donor visits.
Read MoreGet on track for a successful end of year campaign!
Read MoreStart sharing your story . . . Do you ever wonder why brands like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Nike still spend billions each year on advertising and public relations?
Read MoreThe nervous looks. The clammy hands. “I’m terrible at asking people for money.” Will anyone volunteer?
Read MoreThe success story of how strategic planning and fundraising management can become a $3 Million capital campaign!
Read MoreWhen your organization has a major event and several board members attend, it is an exciting situation. However, engaging your board members as Special Events Ambassadors during events can support your organization with stewardship and fundraising efforts.
Read MoreLet’s break down “Donor-Advised Funds” so that you can navigate your way through the fundraising process with clarity and ease.
Read MoreThe first rule of non-profit fundraising should be: if a donor tells you they want to be referred to in a certain way, you do it.
Read MoreWhile many non-profit organizations are focused on raising money year-over-year and use this measurement to determine success, this fails to provide an analysis of historic performance and prevents accurate projections.
Read MoreThere is an incredible opportunity to make the Betty White Challenge into a lasting, positive day for your organization by retaining these donors and their financial support.
Read MoreOrganizations must consider the critical differences between professional solicitors and fundraising counsel when engaging a non-profit consultant.
Read MoreHow many donors and prospects a major gift officer or other professional fundraiser should have in their portfolios is a moving target and while there isn’t an exact science to making that type of decision, for many years I have recommended development personnel consider “Dunbar’s Number.”
Read MoreWhether you want to call it a Capital Campaign, Major Gift Campaign, or a combination of the two, focused fundraising campaigns provide nonprofit organizations a unique opportunity to advance their mission.
Read MorePhilanthropy is supposed to be about bringing together people and passions, but if you don’t even know someone’s basic information – how can you make that connection?
Read MoreThe ongoing year has seen a rise in fundraising trends. That, along with surveys and information technology, might help us predict its future reasonably accurately for the next two years or so.
Read MoreWhile perhaps initially a short-term solution to ensure the organization was able to continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve, there’s been a rising comfort level with a virtual format.
Read MoreToo often in non-profit organizations, we are focused on capturing the richest individuals as donors. However, you may miss the mark if you rush into gift solicitation with donors simply because you believe they have the most money.
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