When Did Fundraising Stop Being Fun? 3 Ways to Bring the Joy Back

Bored Board Members

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 »

10 More Ways to Show Donors Your Gratitude

Thanking donors around the holidays

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 »

Fundraising Volunteers: ‘Tis the Season to Be Specific

Money Box Package

As the leaves turn colors and drop to the ground, you can smell smoke from your neighbor’s fireplaces and feel the snow in the air. This signals the start of holiday season and the year-end giving frenzy. Many people look to volunteer and give back during the holiday season, which means, it’s a perfect time… Continue »

5 Simple Steps to Turn Volunteers into Fundraisers

Leveraging Money

Do you want to raise more money? Of course you do! A great strategy to do just that involves using volunteers for fundraising. But before we discuss how to use volunteers to fundraise, it’s important to understand why we use them. Why We Use Volunteers for Fundraising 1. Volunteers bring sincerity and passion. Volunteers already… Continue »

Stop Fundraising and Start Thinking Like a Business

How often do you take a step back from your organization and look at the bigger picture? I’d like you to try something… Stop fundraising, just for today. Take a moment to think about some possible alternative revenue sources for your organization. I’m certainly not suggesting that you stop fundraising altogether, just for today. A… Continue »

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