Not sure how to measure fundraising effectiveness? Take a few tips from Andy Davis, the director of education at BoardSource. In this interview, Andy explains how to discuss the cost to raise a dollar with your board members and how to steer the conversation with your donors from costs to impact. 3 Keys to Measure Fundraising … [Read more...]
5 Stellar Ways to Engage Your Nonprofit Board in Fundraising
You may have recently received emails from an organization promoting the idea that board members don’t need to help raise money. You know the old adage, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That stands to reason in this case. So, if you’ve been pulled in by their shenanigans, I may have a bridge I want to sell you. On a … [Read more...]
4 Fundraising Lessons Learned from a Mangy Fox
There’s a sickly fox in my neighborhood. He has a bad case mange (or so I’m told) and is clearly starving. I don’t live in a rural area or near any woods, so I wonder... what’s he doing here? This poor little fox... lost, confused, looking for food. I’ve seen him on my street three times this week. There Goes the Neighborhood There’s a … [Read more...]
Spend Time Actually PLANNING to Raise More Money for Your Cause
In many development offices, staff are on a never-ending hamster wheel -- running from grant deadline to grant deadline, from one event to the next, and juggling direct mail deadlines, too. It’s a hectic and harried environment. Between deadlines, you’re expected to raise major gifts, put out fires, send thank you letters, and so much … [Read more...]
New AFP President and CEO Shares 5 Key Goals: Interview with Mike Geiger
Meet Mike Geiger, the new President and CEO of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals), arguably the most important organization in our sector. In this interview, Mike shares his vision for AFP, as well as his top priorities for his first year on the job. Interview Highlights Below I've posted the highlights of my … [Read more...]
3 Website Tweaks to Improve Your Donor Retention: Interview with Jay Wilkinson
I had the opportunity to interview Jay Wilkinson of Firespring. Jay's expertise revolves around donor retention and, in particular, what people can do to improve their online presence. In this interview, Jay shares 3 simple but effective website tweaks to to help you retain donors, as well as more insights regarding donor … [Read more...]
Latest 2018 Data from Giving USA is Good News! (For Now)
Giving USA is the most widely anticipated and recognized report on the “state of our sector.” It’s the State of the Union for philanthropy, if you will. And the latest data from Giving USA is good news! For now... Below is a summary of what's in this video -- not an exact transcript. But you'll get the gist whether you decide to read, … [Read more...]
Get Your Board on Board with Fundraising: Part 3 – Make it a Priority
This post brings the Get Your Board on Board with Fundraising 3-part series to a close. If you missed part 1 or 2, you can read either post here: Part 1: Alleviate Fear - Provide Education Part 2: Manage Expectations - Keep it Simple Is Fundraising a Board Priority? 4 Simple Tests There are four quick tests you can do to determine … [Read more...]
Get Your Board on Board with Fundraising: Part 2 – Manage Expectations
In order to ensure success in getting board members to help with fundraising, it’s critical that you manage expectations -- both theirs, and yours! Many board members who don’t currently help with fundraising might get involved if they clearly understood what was expected of them… and HOW to be successful. In part 1 of this series, you … [Read more...]
4 Risks You Can Take that Consistently Reap Rewards for Your Nonprofit
Risk is part of life. Unless you stay at home hiding under the couch, your life consists of one calculated risk after another. Risk is often more a perception than a reality. There are many people who are afraid of flying. Yet, you take a greater risk to your life driving on the NJ Turnpike than you do flying, and the risk isn’t even … [Read more...]
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