Are nonprofit organizations really a bunch of sad saps? All this time I thought it was just a tax code. But the first time I asked a group to share what thoughts came immediately to mind when they heard the word nonprofit, I nearly fell over. They said things like “poorly run.” “under-resourced,” “behind the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With the recent federal lawsuit against 4 “cancer charity scams,” it’s hard for Americans to know how to ensure that their donations actually go the desired cause. There are over 2 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and over $300 billion dollars is donated to them every year! The vast majority of these nonprofits are [...]