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...]
How to Identify Potential Donors for Your Cause
Do you wish you raised more money from individuals? If so, what’s stopping you? I often hear from my readers and clients that they don’t know where to start. 2 Simple Ways to Identify Potential Donors There are a handful of simple ways to identify prospects for your organization. 1. Review Your Donor Data The first step is to … [Read more...]
The Art of Storytelling for Nonprofit Fundraisers: A 3-Act Structure
If you want donors to give — and give generously — you need to do more than present facts and figures. You need to tell stories. A compelling story draws people in, makes them care, and moves them to act. One of the most timeless and effective ways to tell a story is using the 3-act structure: Exposition Conflict Resolution I … [Read more...]
Women Leaders and Fundraisers: Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising
If you're not actively using artificial intelligence (AI) to save time and improve your fundraising results, you're missing out and falling behind. And it's happening faster than you imagine. Your mission is important. So, if you’ve ever complained about not having enough time, staff, or resources, the answer to your woes is a few … [Read more...]
Money vs. Morale: Decision Making as a Nonprofit Leader
This summer, my daughter is working as a camp counselor. Last week, camp was canceled (for one day) due to flooding. After returning to work, she reported that counselors were told they would not be paid for the canceled day of camp. I hope she’s wrong or misunderstood, but I doubt it. It’s possible that camp gave families a refund for … [Read more...]
The Smartest and Easiest Way to Raise More Money in 2025
Are you ready to unlock the true potential of your major gift fundraising? If so, you need to count your asks. Do you ever get the feeling you could raise more money? Is one reason because you didn’t ask as often as you could have? I’m confident it’s not because you didn’t want to ask. And it certainly wasn’t due to a lack of trying. … [Read more...]
5 Important Steps to Leading an Effective Meeting at Your Nonprofit
Bad meetings are the worst. You've probably experienced a few yourself. I know I have! Those meetings where you didn’t really need to be there, where one person dominates the discussion and you're left wishing you had stayed home, and spent quality time with your family instead. The kind where if you could summarize the meeting in a short … [Read more...]
11 Ideas for Nonprofit Fundraisers to Stay Motivated in Challenging Times
As nonprofit leaders, especially working in fundraising, you face challenges every day. Whether it’s achieving ambitious goals, connecting with donors, or navigating unpredictability, the work you do is tough. Staying positive and motivated isn’t always easy, but it’s essential for your success and the success of your organization. 11 … [Read more...]
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