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Is Your Board Ready for a Culture of Philanthropy?

2017-07-19T00:59:57-07:00

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 [...]

Is Your Board Ready for a Culture of Philanthropy?2017-07-19T00:59:57-07:00

Don’t Gamble – 8 Simple Steps to Crush Year-End Fundraising Goals

2017-07-19T01:12:39-07:00

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 [...]

Don’t Gamble – 8 Simple Steps to Crush Year-End Fundraising Goals2017-07-19T01:12:39-07:00

How To Go On Vacation and Raise More Money Than Ever

2017-07-19T01:20:14-07:00

I was the Executive Director of a thriving and very busy nonprofit Y. I wanted to go to Hawaii. It was fundraising season and we were gearing up for the annual campaign that lasted 5 weeks. Time for all hands on deck. But I wanted to go to Hawaii. So I booked the non-refundable flights. [...]

How To Go On Vacation and Raise More Money Than Ever2017-07-19T01:20:14-07:00

Turn Your YouTube Videos Into Dollars

2017-07-19T01:27:37-07:00

I'm constantly asked for new ways to raise money for nonprofits. And  I will always respond that there is no better way to extend an opportunity to invest than through good old relationship-based fundraising.   I will also tell you that a variety of approaches, through various channels, will likely serve you well and improve your [...]

Turn Your YouTube Videos Into Dollars2017-07-19T01:27:37-07:00

Don’t Spin Your Fundraising Wheels- 8 Questions to Boost Dollars and Impact

2017-07-19T01:28:51-07:00

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 [...]

Don’t Spin Your Fundraising Wheels- 8 Questions to Boost Dollars and Impact2017-07-19T01:28:51-07:00

Charitable Giving Is At Pre-Recession Levels – So What?

2015-06-17T01:04:51-07:00

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 [...]

Charitable Giving Is At Pre-Recession Levels – So What?2015-06-17T01:04:51-07:00
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