You know the expression, “What you measure is what you get?" It’s mostly true. Research finds that most small nonprofits are only measuring dollars raised when it comes to major gifts. Dollars Raised is Just One Metric Unfortunately, dollars raised is not always the best measure of whether your major gift program is working, and … [Read more...]
5 Lessons Learned at the 2016 AFP International Conference
If you had the opportunity to attend the AFP International Conference in Boston this week, I’m sure you learned a lot. I know I did. Here are a few of my favorite takeaways. Some are from educational sessions and others are from conversations I had in the hallways. 1. Women need more confidence when applying for nonprofit jobs. Men … [Read more...]
Wounded Warrior Project Scandal: What Can Nonprofits Learn?
Video Transcript Steve Nardizzi, former CEO of Wounded Warrior Project, was an amazing leader for the Wounded Warrior Project. He took the organization from teeny-tiny, to a budget of over $400 Million in only a few years. Very few organizations and CEO’s can say that. Imagine how many people you can help with $1 million versus $400 … [Read more...]
3 Ways for Fundraisers to Manage Time When Time is Tight
Today we have a question from Lacreda at a Habitat for Humanity Chapter. She says: What I need is time! As a one-person shop who handles it all -- grant writing, planning events, community outreach, data base management and the quarterly newsletters -- I feel like I juggle balls just enough to put out fires. So I don't effectively do … [Read more...]
Amy’s Top 9 Posts from 2015
As the year draws to a close, it’s important to reflect on the past as you begin to prepare for the coming year. Thank You, Sincerely I am so grateful for all the work you do to make our world a better place. Through my blog, consulting, speaking, and board retreat facilitating, I like to think I’m right there, in the trenches, with you. … [Read more...]
Thinking of Leaving Your Development Job? Think Again…
Video Transcript Did you know that development directors who stay in jobs longer are able to raise significantly more money than if they were to hop from one organization to the next? It should come as no surprise. If fundraising truly is about relationships, development directors need to be at their organizations for enough years to … [Read more...]
Can You Brush Your Teeth with Your Left Hand?
Last week I attended the December meeting (and final meeting of the year) for the New Jersey Chapter of the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals). It also happened to be my last meeting as president of the board, a position I have held for the past two years, so I was hoping it would be a good one. Every December, we have a … [Read more...]
7 Questions to Determine Whether #GivingTuesday Works for You
Although only four years old, #GivingTuesday has taken off. If you don’t know what it is (and you're living under a rock), you can learn more about it on the official site at www.givingtuesday.org. Much like “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” #GivingTuesday has now become mainstream. Started by the 92nd Street Y, it’s a brilliant campaign … [Read more...]
A Novel Thank You can Skyrocket Fundraising Results
Video Transcript I realize that thank you letters can be a little tedious, but thanking donors can be one key to your future fundraising success. I realize that’s a bold statement, but it’s true. Let me say that again: Thanking donors is one BIG key to your future fundraising success. A Thoughtful Thank You will Keep Donors Loyal Do … [Read more...]
3 Ways Prospect Research Can Help You with Year-End Fundraising
Bill Tedesco, CEO of Donor Search, was a huge help with the major gifts research project Dr. Adrian Sargeant and I recently completed. Bill has also been a great partner to the nonprofit sector, providing comprehensive, affordable donor research tools and technology. So I decided to interview him and provide some valuable advice to you … [Read more...]
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