Have you had a far-out, wacky idea? Something way different than you’ve ever tried before? If so, that could be the exact thing you need to try right now. How a Crazy Idea Recently Took Flight Yesterday, Andrea Kihlstedt, my co-founder at the Capital Campaign Toolkit, warned me she was going to write a blog post I might not … [Read more...]
Even Good Fundraisers Have Bad Days
Picture this -- It’s the start of the new school year. My kids were “Zooming to school” (as my mother would say). My 11th grader, Ethan, is in the basement. My 8th grader, Zoe, is in her room. And, I’m at the kitchen table, leading a webinar. It’s 2:15, between periods, so my son comes up to get a snack. Without meaning to, he slams the … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Replace Special Event Fundraising with Virtual Giving
One of the things fundraisers complain most about is fundraising events -- because such events take up so much time and energy. They also put a strain on donors and volunteers. Who really wants to attend another rubber chicken dinner anyway? An Opportunity to Replace Special Event Fundraising These unprecedented times provide your big … [Read more...]
Time to Throw Out Your Fundraising Job Description
Every time I see a nonprofit looking to hire new fundraising staff, the job description they post seems to be even longer than the last. It features a never-ending list of qualifications, credentials, responsibilities, and other requirements. Considering what most nonprofits are paying, they would be lucky to get half of the requirements … [Read more...]
8 Fundraising Basics that Covid-19 Can’t Break
During good times and bad, some organizations raise a lot of money -- and other organizations don’t. The organizations raising the most money, generally speaking, rely on best practices, technology, and the latest tools and resources available. Conversely, struggling organizations are stuck with well meaning, but fearful board and staff … [Read more...]
5 Reasons your Nonprofit Should Invest in Virtual Training
The following is a guest post by Matt Hugg, president and founder of Nonprofit.Courses, an on-demand educational resource center for nonprofits. Can virtual learning be your new nonprofit superpower? Smart nonprofits take virtual learning and run with it. The most successful nonprofits are the ones who educate their staff. This … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter: Why Nonprofit Leaders MUST Take Action
The United States is being challenged right now in unprecedented ways -- in ways we haven’t faced since the civil war. First, with Coronavirus. Next, with economic turmoil. Finally, with protests and riots stemming from deep inequities in our criminal justice system. I’ve written and spoken about the first two. But this third issue … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for an Uncertain Future
The only thing that’s certain right now is that the future is uncertain. Ever since we were thrust into this pandemic, every day comes with new surprises and anxieties. So how can you lead your nonprofit when the future is so hard to predict? You Are Not Alone at Your Nonprofit Although it may feel like it sometimes, you are not alone. … [Read more...]
Inspiration and Resources for Fundraisers During the Covid-19 Crisis
It’s the third week my kids have been home from school and we’re finally settling into a routine. I refuse to call it the “new normal” because this is anything but normal! I have worked from home for the last 12 years, but not usually with the kids around. In the last two weeks, I’ve officially relinquished my office to my 10th grader, and … [Read more...]
5 Stages of Grief: You, Fundraising, and Covid-19
You’re likely already familiar with the Five Stages of Grief, which are often referred to when someone experiences extreme loss (usually death or divorce). They can also be applied to the Covid-19 crisis. The five stages of grief apply to us both personally and professionally because the magnitude of the current global health crisis and the … [Read more...]
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