When you have all your board members fully involved in your annual campaign, the energy is palpable and the results are impressive! And yet, it’s consistently an area of struggle for nonprofits. Rather than accept this as just the way things are, ask yourself if you’re treating your long-time board members at least as well [...]
More and more often we hear this catchy phrase "culture of philanthropy" and how essential it is to high levels of nonprofit fundraising success. Having worked as a staffer for many years, I’m a firm believer. If you want to raise more money and retain more donors, start by looking at your collective mindset toward [...]
You’ve seen the studies. The 2015 Leading With Intent Report from Board Source shows that only 60% of nonprofits have achieved 100% board giving. Even when every board member is investing, rarely are they treated as well as other major donors. That’s ridiculous. Why such harsh words? * If you’re in the other 40%, you’re [...]
It’s the end of the year and you will survive the December crush that most nonprofits experience this time of year. Phew! And now you can cruise into 2016 and begin the cycle again, right? Wrong. How do you know your efforts paid off? Ask yourself these 8 questions to fully fund your mission and [...]
Nonprofit and philanthropic social media channels are all atwitter with findings in the newly released 2015 Giving USA report. It’s good news! Now it's time to figure out how to use this momentum to raise more money for your mission work. According to the report, estimated overall giving is up 7.1%. And surprise, surprise, the [...]
Raise your hand if you love fundraising events and can’t wait to do a new one for your nonprofit! They’re fun to attend, right? Whether it’s a community run, gala, chocolate fest, or fashion show, you get to see your pals, eat some interesting food, maybe take home some cool bling, and show off your [...]