Recruitment and retention of great board members are two major issues for many nonprofit organizations, but I always wonder why? Is it possible that no one cares about your cause? Unlikely. Although there are many tasks to do in order to recruit and retain great board members, it’s basically as simple as finding people who are passionate … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Continuing Education is Critical for Fundraising Professionals
As a fundraising professional, you are responsible for driving the success of your organization's fundraising efforts. Fundraising is a constantly evolving field, with new strategies and techniques emerging all the time. To stay at the top of your game, it's important to invest in continuing education. Continuing education can take many … [Read more...]
Asking for a Gift: When Does “No” Truly Mean “No”?
You're finally ready to ask a prospective donor for a gift... You've prepared. You've practiced. You've overcome your fear of asking a donor for a gift. So you make the ask, wait patiently for a response, and the person says, “No.” Your heart sinks. When a Donor Says "No" How do you know when a donor says “no” that it really … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Sabotage Your Major Gifts Program in an Instant
As a fundraiser, securing major gifts is a key aspect of your role. Major gifts can provide significant funding for your organization and can help to establish long-lasting relationships with your donors. However, it's important to remember that the process of securing a major gift is somewhat delicate. 7 Ways Fundraisers Can Sabotage … [Read more...]
The 9 Most Important Issues Facing Fundraisers Today [2023]
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As a nonprofit fundraiser, it can be challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising and donor engagement. Not to mention the exponential growth in technology and rapid developments in data management. Add to that the fact that most development shops are under-resourced and understaffed, and you don’t exactly have a … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Setting Goals Will Help You Raise Major Gifts
Major gift fundraising is a crucial component of any nonprofit organization's revenue stream, and setting goals is a vital part of ensuring the success of a major gift fundraising effort. If you are like many other fundraisers, you may have general fundraising goals, but are less likely to have major gift goals specifically. Having … [Read more...]
Stop Fundraising and Start Thinking Like a For-Profit Business
How often do you take a step back from your organization and look at the bigger picture? If you do, I'm guessing you'll discover there are lessons nonprofit organizations can learn from for-profit businesses. I’d like you to try a little thought exercise... Stop fundraising -- just for an hour or two. Take a little time to think about … [Read more...]
Fundraising New Year’s Resolutions – Realistic or Ridiculous?
Like most people, I’m not the best at keeping resolutions -- and yet, I always make them. Why do we torture ourselves if we fail at keeping resolutions year after year? It’s because we believe we can do better, holding out hope. And with the right formula, we can succeed. From Fundraising Resolutions to Goals You might do better to … [Read more...]
Major Gift Fundraising: Reflections, Observations, and Predictions for 2023
While trying to decide what to write for my final post of the year, I looked back over some of my older posts for inspiration. I cherry-picked a collection of nuggets that I hope will be inspirational and motivational. Everyone Should Have a BHAG, Including You! I began the year with a post about creating a BHAG, a Big Hairy Audacious Goal … [Read more...]
Fundraising Boot Camp: The Most Effective Way to Raise Money, Fast
What does the image of boot camp evoke for you? Exercise, sweating, military training, intensity? Probably all the above. According to a quick Google search: A boot camp workout is basically a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) -- bursts of intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter activity. For … [Read more...]
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