Original Broadcast Date: April 27, 2023. Summary: Nonprofits and charities know they need to invest their time into what will be the best return on their efforts. But how do fundraisers know where to invest and what strategies will help them...
Here’s what we know - Fundraising & Event Professionals have limited time and resources to maximize their profits while simultaneously creating an incredibly high donor event experience. As someone who has worked side-by-side with hundreds of nonprofits over my 14+...
Original Broadcast Date: January 12, 2023. Summary: Serving your mission during a recession can be tricky without proper preparation. Looking back helps us all plan ahead. Let’s turn back time and gain learnings from the Great Recession of 2007 as...
You know firsthand how much effort goes into planning and executing a successful fundraising event. What comes to mind when you’re thinking about your next event? Maybe - what way do we go, virtual, in-person or hybrid? (Thankfully, we’re answering that...
When it comes to funding, the best way to prepare for the unexpected is to expect it. A corporate sponsor is a great way to diversify your income sources, protecting your organization during uncertain economic times. While you may rely...
We’ve been reading a lot of articles lately on the impact of COVID on donor behaviour, with underfunded charities and nonprofits struggling to maintain services and keep their employees. This article will not be one of them. The problem with...
How can I close that sponsorship deal? This is the question that keeps many fundraisers and executive directors up at night. On today’s episode, Charmaine Hammond, partnership development expert at Raise a Dream, shares with us an easy-to-follow, 7-step framework...
What do funders really look for in a proposal? How do they decide what to fund and what not to? These are the burning questions we have when putting in hours and hours of work on a funding application. On...
Do you see corporate fundraising as a key revenue opportunity for your small organization? If so, you’re not alone! But many small nonprofits and charities don’t have the experience or knowledge to get a corporate fundraising program started successfully. In...
A recent post by Tawanda Chirenda, Imagine Canada’s manager of corporate engagement, posited the question: Is corporate philanthropy dead? Chirenda noted that there is an evolution in corporate giving which may make some nonprofits wary, especially due to the trend...
