Annual fund messaging can start to feel routine after a few years. You may find yourself repeating the same types of stories, using similar language, and falling into a rut. The best way to break out of this is to build a messaging matrix for each of your audiences.
Read MoreFall is a time where many organizations are sending out their annual appeal materials. From letters to emails and even social media blitzes, the annual fund is the backbone of a solid development shop. But what makes an annual fund worth funding for a donor?
Read MoreTake a look at this strategic plan funding map – fill in the information, and watch your funding map take shape!
Read MoreYou’ve decided it’s time for a new strategic plan . . .
Read MoreTake a look at this boiled-down list of systems to check this summer. You can you use these ‘down time’ months to get some fixes in place that will up your fundraising game come this Fall and end-of-year.
Read MoreThe summer is a good time to do a mid-year review, take stock of what’s going well and what needs to change!
Read MoreHow engaged is your board? Scorecards and metrics can provide good data to help you identify areas that are going well, and other areas that can be improved.
Read MoreAsk a dozen development directors what they think of their boards and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Press them a bit and you’ll find a common truth . . .
Read MoreSo which data points are boards most interested in? We’ll start with the obvious and work our way down
Read MoreWe all know the feeling – you’ve gathered your information, metrics, data, and trends and are presenting to your board. You’re diving into the data. KPI’s! Analytics! The facts and figures roll off your tongue, and are boldly displayed on your powerpoint. You look out and see…. blank stares.
Read MoreHere at the Killoe Group, we’re a big believer in tools that make our lives easier. Or, as the old expression goes, “plan the work and work the plan.” When looking at an event, make sure you’re calculating the full cost involved – including the planning and staff time.
Read MoreAsk any development director with more than ten years of experience what’s the one thing about their job they would change if they could, and you’ll likely get a thousand-yard stare coupled with a quiet answer: “The events.”
Read MoreLearn how to make the most of your development committee!
Read MoreWhat to know with Event Season upon us!
Read MoreWhat makes a solid planned giving prospect? Look for donors with these traits . . .
Read MoreCommunicate and interact with your donors in an authentic way to build lasting relationships!
Read MoreLet’s face it: our organizations can’t exist without donors. And in the dynamic world of fundraising, building lasting relationships with prospects is essential. This blog explores why such meetings are crucial and how they can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts!
Read MoreMuch of the non-profit and business world seems to slow down in the summer, and that makes it a great time to connect with your donors and thank them for their support!
Read MoreMake connections and broaden your network using your biggest supporters!
Read MoreUsing the leap year to your advantage, cleaning your database, and making the most of donor visits.
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