The other day on Twitter, my friend John Lepp asked a question. What’s next after donor love and storytelling? What’s the next big thing? People keep asking what’s next after #donorlove and #storytelling as the big #fundraising idea… is it #vulnerability and #authenticity?— 𝚓𝚘𝚑𝚗𝚕𝚎𝚙𝚙 (@johnlepp) November 17, 2019 (And this, friends, is why I love […]
Why you should care about ALL your donors
There are no small donors Fundraisers can often talk in shorthand that sounds bad when exposed to the general public. “Small donors” is one of those shortcuts. When you care about donors, you know that sounds bad. It implies some donors matter, and some donors… not so much. Changing how you think about donors – […]
And This Little Nonprofit Cried ‘We We We’ All The Way To Bankruptcy
By: Ephraim Gopin Your organization is 24/7/365 busy changing lives. Helping youth at risk graduate school, providing people experiencing homelessness a hot meal and a bed to sleep in, ensuring elderly persons receive the care they deserve. Your team works overtime to help your beneficiaries. Your volunteers give their all to turn the words of […]
6 Ways to Grow Engagement for your Faith-Based Group
Calling on your community to support your organization’s work and inviting them to draw closer to discipleship in the process must be handled in a mindful manner. Faith is no casual matter, and you’ve probably noticed that approaching members with a heart full of care for your cause is essential. However, in a fast-paced, overscheduled […]
What your fundraisers are saying that you need to hear
Why is turnover such a big problem? I recently had the chance to present a webinar with Zach Shefska of Market Smart. We covered the results of a poll, conducted by Harris Polls for The Chronicle of Philanthropy and AFP. We covered why fundraisers leave, what it costs to lose a good fundraiser, sometimes surprising […]