Oh, brave new world Is it just me? I’m feeling more Huxley than Shakespeare right now. Many of us in the nonprofit world are feeling anxious. The future is scary. It’s clearer every day: we’re going to have to up our games. Here in the U.S. changes in our social safety net, along with possible […]
Planning
The secret ingredient every fundraising program needs most
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. […]
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
Prince Charming isn’t on his way. And 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. […]
Stop worrying, start thriving. How to know if you need a fundraising plan.
How to know if you need a fundraising plan. Many organizations I’ve talked with recently share a problem. They’re either new or need to build a fundraising program… Or they’re not new at all but have never focused on building a fundraising program. In both situations, the answer is a fundraising plan. Some organizations have gotten […]
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