By now, you’ve probably heard about a culture of philanthropy. You’ve read about how important it is that you have one. You understand that this culture of philanthropy is a reflection of the key role fundraising plays, not just in income, but in the health of an organization. And you know that treating donors as […]
Social Media Tactics for Nonprofit Development Done Right
I love to look at an item and think: How else can I use that? Unused scraps of pretty paper? Flip them over to use as note paper. Use them as filler in packages or presents. Cut them up into itty bitty pieces for your next event, put them in the helium balloons that people […]
What Facebook can teach you about trust
Who do you trust? As I write, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is answering questions in the Senate. He’s avoided this session to date. Today, he can’t. And that’s because his business model and a sloppy thirst for income led to a frightening abuse of users’ information. Yes, we’ve all heard it before: if you’re not […]
3 Smart Strategies to Boost Online Giving for Your Nonprofit
Figuring out what kind of online fundraising strategy will work for your nonprofit is a tough balancing act. After all, investing in online fundraising software requires careful planning and sometimes, it can seem like there are too many tools out there to choose from. However, in this digital age it’s more important than ever that […]
What one brilliant arts organization can teach us about fundraising
One of the most popular posts I’ve published is about fundraising for the arts. That’s why I want to share some remarkable pieces I found on Medium. Then I want to talk about how this may have implications for fundraising in a broader sense – not just for arts organizations. My discovery started with a […]