My latest interview brought me to Karen Singer of Karen Singer Tileworks. Karen works with her clients to create artwork that becomes a visual mission statement, sparking an emotional connection between the donor and the organization. Donor stewardship is an important part of the fundraising process. In this video interview, we … [Read more...]
Fundraising Lessons Learned from a Near Drowning
Earlier this summer, a 7 year-old girl (we’ll call her Susan) nearly drowned in my town pool. The really frightening part is that Susan knew how to swim. What's more, she was in the shallow end of the pool at the time of the incident. As a parent, this is one of my worst nightmares -- having a fun day in the summer only to turn into a … [Read more...]
Beyond Storytelling: StoryLIVING with Tammy Zonker
Storytelling is all the rage right now in the nonprofit sector. Stories help donors connect with our missions and ignite their passion for important causes. Stories have been used for thousands of years to connect people to one another. Today in our virtual worlds with virtual reality, we aim to bring donors into our stories, our missions, … [Read more...]
What’s Your Ask-to-Thank Ratio? Lynne Wester talks Donor Relations
At an AFP Conference in Boston, I had the privilege of sitting down with Lynne Wester, Donor Relations Guru, to discuss the importance of thanking donors without asking. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Here are some highlights from our interview, but definitely take a few minutes to watch it this video in its entirety -- there's … [Read more...]
5 Lessons Learned at the 2016 AFP International Conference
If you had the opportunity to attend the AFP International Conference in Boston this week, I’m sure you learned a lot. I know I did. Here are a few of my favorite takeaways. Some are from educational sessions and others are from conversations I had in the hallways. 1. Women need more confidence when applying for nonprofit jobs. Men … [Read more...]
Wounded Warrior Project Scandal: What Can Nonprofits Learn?
Video Transcript Steve Nardizzi, former CEO of Wounded Warrior Project, was an amazing leader for the Wounded Warrior Project. He took the organization from teeny-tiny, to a budget of over $400 Million in only a few years. Very few organizations and CEO’s can say that. Imagine how many people you can help with $1 million versus $400 … [Read more...]
When is the Perfect Time to Ask Your Donors for a Gift?
Do you ever feel stuck in cultivation? Like you’re simply not sure it’s the right time to ask? How can you know when the donor is ready? Figuring out when it’s the right time to ask can be one of the most difficult challenges for fundraisers to overcome. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to coach a group of consultants. Someone posed … [Read more...]
A Novel Thank You can Skyrocket Fundraising Results
Video Transcript I realize that thank you letters can be a little tedious, but thanking donors can be one key to your future fundraising success. I realize that’s a bold statement, but it’s true. Let me say that again: Thanking donors is one BIG key to your future fundraising success. A Thoughtful Thank You will Keep Donors Loyal Do … [Read more...]
Cultivation: How to Build One-On-One Relationships with Your Donors
Although many fundraisers understand “academically” that building relationships with donors is key to raising funds, I’ve found that many don’t really know what cultivation really means or how to go about it. This week, I’m speaking to a group of fundraisers in Texas. My keynote is on how to get started raising major gifts. But before … [Read more...]
How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money!
Before you can ask for a major gift, you need to focus on gratitude. Stop thinking of your donors as ATM machines and really focus on them as people. Think about what they do for your organization. They don’t simply give money. They save lives. They feed the hungry and house the homeless. They educate children. They help cure … [Read more...]
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