I met up with Sarah Durham, the founder and CEO of Big Duck, at the AFP International Conference in Baltimore last spring. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Below is a brief excerpt from my time with Sarah. Watch the video for the entire interview. What is the Rebrand Effect for nonprofits? AE: Today we’re going to be … [Read more...]
The Simplest Way to Get Your Board Members to Help with Fundraising
Donna writes: Some of my board members have said they are “hurt and offended” when I repeatedly ask for their cooperation in generating new leads. How do I get them to understand how important this is without sending them into the “fight or flight” response? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Use your #nonprofit board … [Read more...]
New Board? New Fundraisers? Here’s Where to Start
Today’s question comes from Melissa. Melissa asks: Where do you start with a board that hasn’t had to previously participate in fundraising? What expectations do you set and how do you hold them accountable? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Great #nonprofit board members have clear expectations, and understand their … [Read more...]
Does Your Nonprofit Board Need CPR?
Every once in a while I invite a guest blogger to contribute to my blog because they have something interesting or different to say. My friend and colleague, Susan Schaefer, recently published a new book about Nonprofit Boards. Since it fits in nicely with my "board" theme this year, I invited her to write about governance … [Read more...]
Do You Have Good Fundraising Habits?
Today’s question comes from John, who asks: I know I’m supposed to get out of the office and be out meeting with donors, but I am overwhelmed with paperwork and can never seem to break away. Do you have any suggestions? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Create good #fundraising #habits. Make 3 calls to donors every … [Read more...]
Cultivation: How to Build One-On-One Relationships with Your Donors
Although many fundraisers understand “academically” that building relationships with donors is key to raising funds, I’ve found that many don’t really know what cultivation really means or how to go about it. This week, I’m speaking to a group of fundraisers in Texas. My keynote is on how to get started raising major gifts. But before … [Read more...]
Gail Perry’s Secrets on Preparing for a Capital Campaign
Recently, I intereviewed my friend and colleague, and capital campaign expert, Gail Perry. Capital campaigns are one of Gail’s many areas of expertise. Join us for this Ask the Fundraising Expert episode in which we discuss how an organization can prepare for a capital campaign. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Here is an … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips to Reconnect with Your Board Members
Is summer a slower time in your office? It might be the perfect time to reconnect with your board members. This post is a short, quick read to help you do just that. Think about how often you meet with each board member individually. It’s important to do so at least once a year, and if you haven’t done so in a while, now’s the time. Meet … [Read more...]
The Easy Way to Set Up a ‘Give and Get’ Policy for Your Board
Today’s question comes from Lisa who asks: What is the most successful model for the board give or get policy? How do you set the amount? Is it: 'Give until it hurts?' And how do you reinforce the policy you set? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Forcing #nonprofit board members to "give until it hurts" is bad … [Read more...]
Know Your Donor Retention Rate? You Should! Jay Love Explains
Jay Love, the CEO of Bloomerang and my friend and colleague, recently sat down with me for an exclusive interview for my Ask the Fundraising Expert series. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Here is a very bare-bones, mini-transcript of our conversation. Be sure to watch the video to get all the important details. Critical … [Read more...]
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