This weekend I spent more time scrolling social media than I care to admit. On an intellectual level, I understand that the algorithms feed me content based on my preferences. Yet, I had a real “ah-ha” moment in my long-weekend scrolling haze. My Social Media Driven “Ah-Ha” Moment What I discovered when I began to pay attention was a … [Read more...]
Year-End Giving is a Sham: A Better Way to Raise Money
Okay, maybe calling year-end giving a sham is a bit extreme. But there *IS* a better way... Most nonprofit leaders rely heavily on year-end fundraising because the holiday appeal letter and/or email brings in 30%, 40%, or 50% or more of the annual fundraising revenue. That’s a whole lot of eggs in one basket, metaphorically speaking. It … [Read more...]
3 Efficiency Hacks for Stewarding Donors in Record Time
Stewardship is the critical, final step in the fundraising process. Stewardship is everything that happens after a gift is made -- most notably thanking a donor and letting them know how their gift was used. When done well, stewardship leads to donor retention and increased gift amounts. When donors feel great about the gift they made, they … [Read more...]
6 Questions to Ask Nonprofits Before Starting a New Fundraising Job
If you're an experienced fundraiser with a solid resume, you are in high demand. Every nonprofit needs good fundraisers. But you'll want to do your homework before you consider leaving your current fundraising job for another. 6 Questions to Ask When Interviewing for a New Fundraising Job The next big opportunity in your fundraising … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Destress and Put the FUN Back in FUNdraising
You may not think of fundraising as fun, but there are small things you can do to make your fundraising responsibilities (and everyday life) more fun. And having fun really is important. Did you know...? Medical professionals universally agree -- having fun provides some of the best stress relief you can get. In our American … [Read more...]
How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members
Board members can be wonderful assets for your team and your organization, or they can be burdenous anchors, pulling you (and the rest of your team) down. If your nonprofit becomes poisoned by a truly toxic board member -- and you’ve tried using carrots to no avail (see the end of this post) -- it’s probably time to cut ties. Why Board … [Read more...]
6 Winning Strategies to Raise Money in a Down Economy
It *IS* possible to raise more money for your organization, even in an uncertain economy. I help organizations do it every day! Over the last two years, I’ve watched fundraising professionals react to COVID-19 and express their concern about the economic fallout. And now, with runaway inflation and everyone tightening their belts, we have … [Read more...]
Why You Should Never Raise Major Gifts Alone
Fundraising is a team sport. You may have heard that expression before. And when it comes to major gift fundraising, that’s absolutely true. The more people on your team, the better you are likely to do. Conversely, if you are expected to raise money on your own, it will be harder to do by yourself than if you have the support and … [Read more...]
Difficult Nonprofit Board? 5 Ways to Evoke Full Cooperation
There’s a popular sentiment shared by many fundraisers: Managing a nonprofit board is a lot like herding cats. In other words, it can feel like a completely frustrating and unmanageable task. If you're frustrated with your board as a whole, with individual board members, or their inability to fundraise, you're not alone. Many … [Read more...]
Asking Made Easy: The 1-2-3 Approach to Soliciting a Gift
Asking for a gift for your nonprofit is easier than you might think. The real challenging part is pushing past your fear of asking. Once you’ve decided to ask, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Getting Over Your Fear of Asking for a Gift Getting past the fear of asking is probably the hardest part of all. So let's take a little time to … [Read more...]
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