Next week I’m giving a talk called, “The Future of Fundraising: Top Trends Impacting Nonprofit Leaders Today and Tomorrow” at the NAYDO conference (North American YMCA Development Officers). (Let me know if you’ll be there in the post comments below -- I’d love to say hello.) In preparing for the talk, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the … Continue Reading
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10 Ways for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders to Beat Writer’s Block
Fundraisers and nonprofit leaders write a lot. Whether you're thanking donors, emailing board members, sharing an impact story, developing a case for support, or sending out a program update, the pressure to write clearly and with heart can feel like a full-time job. The writing can be formal or informal. In an email, on your website, by mail, … Continue Reading
How to Successfully Ask Your Board Members for Gifts
Imagine this... Your board president starts a meeting by letting every board member know that you are counting on 100% board participation this year. (She’s off to a good start.) Then she proceeds to hand out a pledge form and asks people to send it in before the next meeting. She then calls for approval of last month’s minutes. That’s … Continue Reading