5 Simple Ways to Capture Stories Today’s post comes to you from Kristin Sukraw of Nonprofit Film School and Reliant Studios. Storytelling is at the heart of what we do – and we live in a visual age. I think you’ll find her post interesting and helpful! “We’re a small organization. We don’t really have […]
Are your donors eager to be part of the show?
Are your donors eager to be part of the show? How’s your organization performing? Are donors part of your show? My husband and I went to a Jackson Browne concert recently. Now, I’m about to make myself look foolish. But enjoy it and stick with me, will you? I’ve been seeing JB since high school. […]
Why I still believe in mushy fundraising
Is donor-centricity a crock? Why I like mushy fundraising. There was an interesting discussion at The Agitator last month. (I think it began with Who Gets Fired? but I can’t promise I’m right. The conversation continued over days because it was important.) It raised a question: who’s to blame for lousy fundraising? Development staff, executive directors, […]
How to grow a culture of philanthropy
How to grow a culture of philanthropy Definitions of culture: (Miriam Webster) 5 a: the integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior that depends on upon the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations 5 c: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization What’s […]
Hope or fear – which powerful emotion should you use?
Hope or fear… picture a year-end appeal. The goal isn’t met. Time is running out. Your appeal urges donors to act right away, or bad things may happen. “Can’t we keep it upbeat? You know, focus on the good stuff?” a board member will ask. “We know that’s more effective, right?” Well… I don’t think […]
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