This is why we can’t have nice things. I’m writing this on Labor Day. Maybe that’s fitting. I woke this morning to an email with a job posting. I keep reading these announcements out of curiosity. I like to see how different organizations see fundraising. This announcement was instructive – though not unusual. The organization’s […]
The secret ingredient every fundraising program needs most
Did you know they make rice now in microwave cups? It wasn’t as if putting rice in boiling water was hard. But I’ll admit I like the little single-serve cups – no clean up, 60-second satisfaction. Your fundraising program doesn’t work that way. Sorry for the bad news. But if you want a strong program, […]
Do and do not for 2016
A new year. Time to hit the reset button. It’s a good thing to stop, think about what we’ve done, and contemplate how to do better. So here are my suggestions for your new year. Do make the time now to clean up your database. Bad data is bad fundraising. Make sure your records are […]
2 steps you need to raise money without a prince
Daydreaming isn’t fundraising. Maybe it’s human nature. But it hurts your fundraising program. It often happens in new, small or struggling organizations. Or maybe it’s just more noticeable there. Your fundraising isn’t going well. Your small group of supporters is becoming unenthused and giving less. Panic and frustration ensue. But creating or sticking to a fundraising […]
5 reasons to ditch your annual appeal
Are you still depending on an annual appeal – a single annual solicitation – for your individual giving program? Many smaller organizations are. But if you’re one of them, you ought to reconsider. Here’s why. 1. You need money all year To accomplish your mission, you probably need funds. (If not, congratulations on that […]