Fundraising is a team sport. Whether you win, raising lots of money for your cause, or lose depends a lot on who's on your team and how well you play together. Creating a Winning Fundraising Team Do you have a winning fundraising team? Consider your teammates and their skills. Your Executive Director Do you have an executive director who is … Continue Reading
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The Power of One Hour for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders
Recently I spent one hour with my speaking coach. A power-hour. I'm working on some new speaking topics and keynote talks scheduled for later this spring and summer, and I want to make sure I am as prepared as possible. I hadn’t done my homework in advance of our meeting, so I nearly canceled. And that would have been a HUGE mistake. We got so … Continue Reading
The Future of Fundraising: Should You Be Concerned or Optimistic?
An upcoming speaking engagement has gotten me thinking about the future of fundraising. I’m guessing you’re thinking about it too. If you're paying attention to statistics on giving trends, you’re probably discouraged. The number of donors, dollars, and donor retention rates have trended down every year for nearly a decade. Reasons to Be … Continue Reading