What makes a successful fundraising committee? The simplest answer to your question is people who understand your organization’s priorities and enjoy asking for money! However, given those individuals are the exception and not the rule, let’s break it down specifically...
There's a bandwagon upon which many are jumping in the sector thanks to an ever growing belief that the market and all its magical accoutrements can unequivocally help organizations meet their diverse social challenges. This belief says that business can...
It probably comes as no surprise to many of you that online giving is growing. What may be surprising, however, is that the very wealthy (a reported 1% of donors that are responsible for 32% of nonprofits’ annual gifts) are...
It's an interesting time to be a philanthropist. On the one hand, the sector is slowly emerging from a debilitating economic downturn. On the other, opportunities for innovative and other promising solutions are giving organizations reason to hope for the...
What would be useful for us to know before we initiate a development audit for our organization? Don’t be intimidated by the "A" word! Auditing your development program can be an excellent way of taking a snapshot of your current...
Who doesn't love winning a prize? Think of a time you went to a carnival or event where prizes were abundant and all you had to do was outsmart or out-skill the challenge before you to get the coveted item...
The grant proposal you spent weeks writing has finally paid off, securing much-needed funds for your nonprofit's latest project. Yet even though you have acquired the grant, your obligation to your funders isn't over. Once your organization accepts a funder's...
Your supporters can be your best marketers Whether your goal is filling training slots, after school programs, or endowment coffers, the old saying, "people buy from people," is as true as ever. A postcard, phone call, or e-mail from someone...
How do we build an individual donor base for our organization? Step one Last month's article outlined the first steps that are necessary for your charity to build its individual donor base by starting with "the family". The energy you...
The intense competition for donor dollars creates a difficult enough environment for fundraisers. Unfortunately, certain gift acceptance issues add innumerable obstacles to the already challenging path of finding and retaining donors. The topic was recently explored at a conference, Good...
