For decades, many fundraisers were taught to view donors as superheroes. In other words, as saviors swooping in to rescue our organizations. Others fell into treating donors like cash machines, expected to produce funding on command. Today, we know better. At least, in theory. Across the sector, we talk about donors as partners in our … [Read more...]
Fundraising Practice Makes Perfect: Interview with Mallory Erickson of Practivated
I recently had the opportunity to interview Mallory Erickson, founder of Practivated. Practivated is an AI-guided platform designed to help fundraisers practice speaking with donors, thereby strengthening donor connections through confident, authentic conversations. The Need for a Platform Like Practivated AE: Why did you create … [Read more...]
The Nonprofit Leadership Time Warp Challenge
A few weeks ago, I asked nonprofit leaders about their biggest challenge. The overwhelming response? A lack of time. It’s no surprise. Time is the one thing every leader wishes they could stretch just a little further. Yet, time works in funny ways. Sometimes it flies, and other times it drags on painfully slowly. When 60 Seconds Feels … [Read more...]
Small Choices, Big Consequences: Nonprofit Leadership Lessons from Penn State
Last weekend, I visited my daughter at Penn State for Family Weekend. It was a wonderful few days meeting her friends, seeing her dorm, and exploring the campus. Two Leadership Lessons Learned from Penn State Two experiences stood out to me -- each offering a valuable lesson for business owners and nonprofit leaders about how we treat … [Read more...]
The #1 Challenge Facing Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers Today?
Nonprofit leaders face countless challenges -- particularly during these darker days: Not enough time Not enough resources Not enough staff Not enough money Old technology Disengaged boards But beneath all these obstacles lies something deeper. Your #1 Challenge And Nominal Change When it comes to fundraising, many nonprofit … [Read more...]
6 Time-Saving Tips for Overworked Nonprofit Leaders
If you’re like most nonprofit leaders I know, you’ve probably thought, “I don’t have enough time” more than once this week. If so, you’re not alone. Time is the one resource we can’t get more of, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The truth is, you’ll always have more to do than you can possibly get done. Not only that, but most people waste a … [Read more...]
4 Great Tips to Make Fundraising 10 Times Easier
I recently asked about your biggest fundraising challenges. Thank you to everyone who responded. That became the basis for this point, and my top answers appear below in a short-list of tips. 4 Tips to Simplify Your Fundraising Most fundraiser frustrations boil down to the fact that fundraising can be difficult. Here are four suggestions … [Read more...]
The Power of Coaching for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders
There have been a lot of milestones in my life lately. Earlier this year, I turned 50. My youngest child graduated high school and left for college. So, I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals -- what comes next? Looking Back to Move Forward The Jewish New Year is coming up and one tradition, prior to the holiday, is to visit the … [Read more...]
A Year-End Giving Checklist: How to Maximize Your Fundraising Success
The final months of the year are the most important fundraising period for many nonprofits. With donors eager to make meaningful contributions before December 31st, now is the time to be intentional, strategic, and proactive. A 6-Part Year-End Giving Checklist This year-end giving checklist will help you focus on what you should be doing … [Read more...]
How Many Major Gift Asks Should You Be Making Each Year?
Fifteen years ago, I published my first book, 50 Asks in 50 Weeks. Seven years later, I released Major Gift Fundraising for Small Shops. That means I’ve been writing and speaking about major gifts fundraising and the art of asking for a solid 15 years. Last week, I received a great question: How many asks should fundraisers be making … [Read more...]
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