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 … [Read more...]
The End is Coming! 6 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Year-End Giving
As a fundraiser, I take year-end fundraising seriously, and you should too. Spoiler Alert! At the end of this post, I'll be giving away two free phone consultation sessions to help you whip your year-end giving into shape! But read the post first... no cheating! According to several sources, the end of the year is the time when many … [Read more...]
End the Frustration: 6 Realistic Expectations for your Board Members
If you are like many nonprofit professionals, you may be frustrated by the performance (or lack thereof) from your board members. However, it might be your fault that your board members are underperforming! Does your nonprofit have expectations for its board members? Are those expectations written down? Does each board member know … [Read more...]
Are You Burning Bridges with Your Donors?
You've been raising funds. You're organization is beginning to thrive. You're feeling good. But what you may not realize is that there's a fire licking at your heels. If you haven't been properly thanking your donors, the bridge between you and them is about to become a raging inferno! So, are you burning bridges with your donors? … [Read more...]
Do You Work for a Nonprofit and Hate Your Job?
Day in and day out, you're working for your nonprofit. Do you find yourself loving your job as you once did, or hating it? Ask yourself these three questions: Do you hate your boss? Does fundraising make your miserable? Does the thought of your next board meeting make you wish you had a root canal instead? When I hear these complaints … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Turn Board Members into Fundraising Fanatics
So what do you do when your board simply won't help with your fundraising efforts? Pull out your hair? Gnash your teeth? Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Foundation Center in NYC. The topic was How to Engage Board Members with Fundraising. While I shared several methods to engage board members, here are three surefire ways to … [Read more...]
Win a FREE Scholarship to Mastering Major Gifts (June 2019)
Just answer one short question. In the “Comments” section of this post, answer this question: Why do you think Mastering Major Gifts will help you raise more money? (If you've already taken the course, instead tell me how it's helped you raise more money or how it has benefited you and your organization.) Winners are NOT selected at … [Read more...]
Rehearse Before Asking and Watch Your Donations Soar
One of my more popular speaking topics is about overcoming the “fear of asking” or learning how to ask for gifts in more effective, efficient ways. If you want to improve your success rate and/or comfort level with asking individuals for contributions to your organization, you need to practice. The subject of money is taboo in our … [Read more...]
Show Your Donors Some Love and Reap the Rewards
Last week I attended the Gift Planning Council of New Jersey’s annual conference. I wish you could have been there with me. It reinforced my belief that even small shops can raise a ton of money. Here are some terrific tips from the conference for you to implement today! Focus on Gifts that Don’t Impact Cash Flow Are you actively soliciting … [Read more...]
Do You Make These 4 Big Fundraising Mistakes?
Even intelligent, hardworking, well-intentioned fundraisers make mistakes from time to time. We all do. Here are four big ones to watch out for: Mistake #1: Treating All Donors the Same Do you wish that donors would treat your organization like the most important charity? If so, you should be treating them like your most important donor. … [Read more...]
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