A no-nonsense approach to fundraising and managing your nonprofit
If you’ve been following the Major Gifts Challenge, we’re getting closer and closer to asking for a gift. And if you haven’t been following along, it’s never too late to start! Let’s take another quick look at the four stages of the fundraising cycle. 1. Identification Congratulations! You’ve already identified your top prospective donors. 2.… Continue »
Do you want the opportunity to skyrocket your career while learning how to solicit major gifts? Be rich: In less than a year, you can increase your organization’s annual fund by 10%, 20%, 100% or more. Be famous: In 12 month’s time, you can be revered by your boss, board members and colleagues. If becoming… Continue »
Are you prepared to fundraise in the New Year? Will you meet, or even exceed, last year’s fundraising goals? How much more could you raise with a few changes to your plan? Follow these 10 steps and I guarantee you’ll leave last year in the dust. 1. Start by setting some goals. As the saying… Continue »
One of my goals as a trainer, author, speaker and consultant is to make fundraising more fun and joyful for board and staff members. Are you having fun with fundraising? Many of my clients hired me to reinfuse staff and board members with enthusiasm, motivation, and passion for their cause. And, to put fun into… Continue »
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, we concentrate more than ever on showing our gratitude. How do you show your donors gratitude? Are you truly grateful for what they do? Do they know it? Of course, you should show your donors gratitude all year round, but since the theme of giving thanks is especially prevalent at this… Continue »
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