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 […]
Why you should care about donor retention
Your questions, answered. I recently did a webinar with my friends at NeonCRM on donor retention. It was fun – and obviously, a topic close to my heart. Some of the most fun I had was answering questions at the end. Since the topic can be broad, the questions were, too. Unfortunately, even with an […]
10 Ways to Make The Biggest Impact with Small Gift Donors
When you have multi-million dollar gifts coming in, it can be easy to turn your attention to the foundations and philanthropists behind those big numbers. And easy to forget about the small gift donors whose contributions of $5 to $5,000 dollars are the foundation of your success. The vast majority of charitable giving comes from […]
Why you shouldn’t treat fundraising as secondary
Fundraising isn’t your side-gig Your organization’s side-gig, that is. 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 work… […]