Today’s post comes from James Gilmer, a compliance specialist for Harbor Compliance, which establishes 501(c) nonprofits and helps them stay on the right side of regulations. James also serves on the Board of two nonprofits in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’ll grant you compliance isn’t the sexiest topic. But it helps prevent the scammy fundraising that hurts […]
Donor relationships
How to create something they will treasure
How to create something they will treasure Sad news this morning. We woke this morning to the news of David Bowie’s death. I had no idea he’d been ill. I’m not qualified to write about his music and life – so this isn’t about music. But this morning, an early response to a fan letter […]
Do you want to raise more money? Value relationships
Do you want to raise more money? Value relationships Can you put donors first AND raise more money? Yes. And in their book, It’s Not Just About The Money, Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels – Veritus Group – show you how. I’ve admired their Passionate Giving blog for years now. They’re generous with advice and information. And […]
Spotlight on telefunding: what you need to know
Telefunding – what you need to know Have you considered a telefunding program? Here’s what you need to know. A while back, a reader asked me to write about telefunding. As development director, I oversaw telephone fundraising departments, but I’ve never been a caller myself. So I turned to an old friend and nonprofit telephone […]
You got this. Advice for a new fundraiser.
Advice for a new fundraiser I spent last weekend at my alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College. An Alumni Board member, I went for graduation (and meetings). I came home with more than that. During the weekend, I had the chance to talk with graduating seniors. Each of them is bright, talented, eager – and […]