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 [...]
Or is it? No doubt you are celebrating the money that was raised for your cause, the new donors you acquired, the increased awareness of your good work – Congratulations! And maybe you even have a tad bit of a Giving Tuesday hangover. That’s to be expected after all the energy you put into this [...]
Are you in a tizzy over your plan for year-end fundraising? Let’s get you calmed down and focused on what you know. The basics. You got this – don’t go crazy and over complicate things. For every fundraising activity, you need to lay out the basics before you jump in. Be open to a mindset [...]
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 [...]
Most nonprofit organizations have success with year-end fundraising. They use direct mail and/or email campaigns, perhaps some personal interaction, to direct the generosity of others to the mission. And too many nonprofits stop there. I don’t get it. Why would you leave money on the table and make it tougher to fund your mission? Let’s [...]