Fundraising isn’t secondary. It’s not your organization’s side gig, either. Too often, fundraising is “something we need to do to fund the mission.” That’s not an effective way to look at it, though. I have seen small organizations that are trying to build support. They have their mission firmly in mind, they’re already doing the […]
26 ways to show your donors they matter
How many different ways can you engage and thank your donors? One great thing about this time of year is that we are thinking about gratitude. Donors aren’t like mushrooms – if you ignore them, they WILL go away. There is no end to the ways you can create great experiences for your donors. Here […]
Tips for your year-end campaign [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here are some year-end campaign tips just for you. It’s true, 25-35% of giving takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Have you checked your lists not once but twice? Is your fundraising appeal ready to go? How will you handle a multi-channel campaign? Planning is key to your fundraising success, of course. And the […]
8 things you should try next year
8 things you should try next year – if you’re not already doing them. It’s not too early to start planning. Per Vital Signs, a study by Blackbaud, there are more nonprofit organizations and fewer donors giving. Somehow, I doubt that surprises you. (The Agitator gives you a run-down of some key findings here.) But […]
Are you overlooking the most important relationships?
Are you overlooking the most important relationships? Board members are incredibly important. Are you taking them for granted? Or worse, are you just enduring them? Wouldn’t you like your organization to have a team of super fans, ready to win people to your cause? People who would be willing to take your call when you […]
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