Welcome back to the Major Gift Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. Your organization has a bottom line. You don’t measure it as profit, but rather the good it generates. There’s a balance in fundraising known to impact that bottom line. It is the relationship of “donor retention” … [Read more...]
Bright Spots and Relationship Building: Interview with Kim Klein
In this interview with Kim Klein, an internationally known nonprofit trainer, speaker and author, we discuss how to build the best relationships with donors and learn from nonprofit Bright Spots. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and … [Read more...]
Focus on Your Nonprofit’s Impact: Interview with Nick Fellers
Have you ever thought about what the concept “non-profit” really means? Our entire sector is defined by “lack” -- what we don’t have ... profit. It’s confusing, because the fact is, we are supposed to make a profit. It’s simply that we reinvest the “profit” in programs and services instead of distributing it back to investors. In this … [Read more...]
3 Brilliant Ways to Cultivate Long Distance Donors for Major Gifts
Welcome back to the Major Gifts Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. When distance enters a relationship you usually make this request, “Stay in touch.” It’s no different when cultivating relationships with potential major gift donors. Frequently, donors live far from you, or spend … [Read more...]
How to Pivot with Difficult Donors: Interview with Anne Melvin
In this post, I speak with Anne Melvin, Director of Training at Harvard’s Central Fundraising Office. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview above or read the highlights … [Read more...]
Foolproof Ways to Get a First Meeting with a Major Donor
Welcome back to the Major Gifts Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge, check out the introductory video here. “Let’s meet.” It’s easier said than done. Yet, the first meeting is the foundation to cultivating a relationship that turns prospects into producers. The first step to cultivating a productive relationship with … [Read more...]
A Simple Month-by-Month Cultivation Plan for Major Gift Donors
Cultivating your potential major gift donors builds and strengthens your relationship with them. Cultivation is a fundraising art, and today you’re going to learn tips on Cultivating Donors. Assuming you’ve been following the Major Gifts Challenge, you already should have a list of your top prospective donors ready to cultivate. If … [Read more...]
The Sizable Impact of High Stakes Asking: Interview with Kent Stroman
My latest interview brought me to Kent Stroman, president of the Institute for Conversational Fundraising. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview above or read the highlights … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Communicate Social Return on Investment to Donors
Donors make a social investment to fund your cause. They have a stake in the outcome. Today I want to talk to you about showing donors the return on their investment. In last week’s video, I talked about expressing gratitude and donor love. Today I want to take that sentiment to the next level. It’s wonderful to tell donors how much you … [Read more...]
Love Letters and Dining Out: 2 Uncommon Ways to Appreciate Your Donors
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day right in the middle of the month, love swirls all around us in February. As your fundraising partner, I’m always looking at ways the culture can help you be more successful. One thing for sure, you love your donors. Valentine’s Day is a good time to tell them you love them. It’s also a good time … [Read more...]
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