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 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 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.
Read MoreGet on track for a successful end of year campaign!
Read MoreThe nervous looks. The clammy hands. “I’m terrible at asking people for money.” Will anyone volunteer?
Read MoreWe’ve compiled a list of 6 powerful resolutions your non-profit can adopt for an amazing 2023.
Read MoreThere’s been a great deal of discussion recently about the effects of inflation. These price increases are not only impacting home life but also the workplace, especially for those at the helm of organizations that are responsible for budgeting and operations.
Read MoreLet’s break down “Donor-Advised Funds” so that you can navigate your way through the fundraising process with clarity and ease.
Read MoreThe first rule of non-profit fundraising should be: if a donor tells you they want to be referred to in a certain way, you do it.
Read MoreFrequently, non-profit organizations are too focused on where they are — not where they are going. Organizations will have "banner years," crushing fundraising goals, engaging donors, and hosting sold-out events, and assume that they can maintain that level for years to come. They can't.
Read MoreWhile many non-profit organizations are focused on raising money year-over-year and use this measurement to determine success, this fails to provide an analysis of historic performance and prevents accurate projections.
Read MoreThere is an incredible opportunity to make the Betty White Challenge into a lasting, positive day for your organization by retaining these donors and their financial support.
Read MoreOrganizations must consider the critical differences between professional solicitors and fundraising counsel when engaging a non-profit consultant.
Read MoreHow many donors and prospects a major gift officer or other professional fundraiser should have in their portfolios is a moving target and while there isn’t an exact science to making that type of decision, for many years I have recommended development personnel consider “Dunbar’s Number.”
Read MoreWhether you want to call it a Capital Campaign, Major Gift Campaign, or a combination of the two, focused fundraising campaigns provide nonprofit organizations a unique opportunity to advance their mission.
Read MorePhilanthropy is supposed to be about bringing together people and passions, but if you don’t even know someone’s basic information – how can you make that connection?
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