Fundraising is all about relationships -- but what do you do if your organization is so new, or so grant-focused, that you don't have any relationships with individuals who might become donors? In other words, today's question is: How do you get individual donors for the first time? Fortunately, the answer for how to get … [Read more...]
Exactly What to Say to Get 100% Participation from Your Board
Maybe you don't yet need to hire a fundraising consultant or coach — what you need instead is just the answer to a burning question about fundraising (possibly even one you’ve been embarrassed to ask). If that's the case, you'll be excited to learn about my new video blog series: Ask the Fundraising Expert. Ask the Fundraising … [Read more...]
Black, White, or Gray: How are Your Fundraising Ethics?
Have you ever been in a situation that didn’t feel quite right? Or, where you weren’t sure what to do? We all have, and it’s probably because some ethical dilemma was taking place. Sometimes there’s a clear-cut answer when it comes to ethics — such as when ethics and the law intersect. For example, you shouldn't steal — … [Read more...]
The Importance of Goals and ACFRE Certification
We all know that goals are critical in the world of fundraising. Whether you're in your first capital campaign or your umpteenth annual fund drive, setting measurable, achievable (yet lofty) goals is one of the primary keys to success. On Achieving My Own Goals As a fundraising consultant, the same is true for me in a different way. In order … [Read more...]
When Did Fundraising Stop Being Fun? 3 Ways to Bring the Joy Back
One of my goals as a trainer, author, speaker and consultant is to make fundraising more fun and joyful for board and staff members. Are you having fun with fundraising? Many of my clients hired me to reinfuse staff and board members with enthusiasm, motivation, and passion for their cause. And, to put fun into fundraising. If You're Not … [Read more...]
Fundraising Volunteers: ‘Tis the Season to Be Specific
As the leaves turn colors and drop to the ground, you can smell smoke from your neighbor’s fireplaces and feel the snow in the air. This signals the start of holiday season and the year-end giving frenzy. Many people look to volunteer and give back during the holiday season, which means, it’s a perfect time to engage your volunteers in … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps to Turn Volunteers into Fundraisers
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...]
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...]
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