It’s ironic. Most people enter this field to help others. It FEELS GOOD doing good, right? Unfortunately, most development directors I know feel STRESSED, not happy, most of the time. That begs the question, "Why does doing good often feel so bad?" I found the answer in a new book by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman called The Happy … [Read more...]
Winners of the Mastering Major Gifts Scholarship (January 2017)
I'm excited to be opening the doors to the winter session of Mastering Major Gifts. First Things First... We hope you’re getting ready to take your fundraising success to the next level. Here’s what I’m going to share today: We’re announcing the winners of the Mastering Major Gifts scholarship giveaway (plus a surprise) Why I decided … [Read more...]
Win a FREE Scholarship to Mastering Major Gifts (January 2017)
Imagine your major gift effort taking off and soaring to new heights! It’s a dream that could come true for you. You can become an expert. You can master Major Gifts. True, there’s not a lot of help available, but I want you to soar. That’s why I developed Mastering Major Gifts What is Mastering Major Gifts? Mastering Major Gifts is … [Read more...]
4 Must-Make New Year’s Resolutions for Raising Major Gifts
Happy New Year! I hope you had a peaceful and joyful holiday season. The holiday season is the giving season... a time for reaching your year-end fundraising goals. Now it’s time to start the new year off right. Let’s start by setting some non-monetary goals and making a plan to stick with them. They’re too important to call them New … [Read more...]
New Year, New You! Raising Major Gifts RIGHT in the New Year
It’s that time of year when many people start to think about New Year’s resolutions. You ask yourself, “What will I do differently next year?” and, “What changes can I make that will really make a difference?” The New Year is a wonderful opportunity start over. Start fresh. New Year, new you! Looking Back to Move Forward Today we're … [Read more...]
Fundraising Final Countdown to Year-End
Year-end is a frantic time for fundraising professionals. Nonprofit organizations often raise 20, 30 or even 40 percent of their total fundraising revenue in the last few weeks of the year. Year End Fundraising Checklist It’s likely you are super-busy tallying year-end donations, thanking donors, sending holiday cards, and more. In an … [Read more...]
How to Ask for What You Want: A Major Gift, A Raise, Etc.
I recently served on a panel for Women in Development in New York City called, “How to Ask for What You Want.” There was an insightful discussion among our panel, as well as with the audience members. 3 Key Points when Asking for What You Want Here are my key takeaways from the panel discussion. 1. Focus on adding value. What do I mean … [Read more...]
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Last week was an emotional week for America. We elected a President who is likely the most controversial candidate in American history. As you may know from my post last week, Donald Trump was not my candidate of choice... far from it. I’ve tried to turn off the news to give myself a break, but I’ve snuck peeks from time to time. One … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Sector: Are We Bending Toward Justice or Moving Backwards?
Today marks a historic election day. How will it impact those of us in the nonprofit sector and the issues we care so deeply about? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. This idea has kept me going through this seemingly never-ending election year. Although I’ve … [Read more...]
3 Easy Retention Wins: Roger Craver Talks Retention Fundraising
In this week's video interview, I'm joined by Roger Craver, author and editor of The Agitator to discuss retention fundraising. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Watch the full interview above or read the highlights below. It's All About Donor Attitude AE: Today I want to talk about donor attitudes. I understand you’ve … [Read more...]
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