Don’t fundraise like a Girl Scout! These earnest well meaning young ladies have trained us to believe that people only donate if there are treats. You do not. I repeat. You do not need treats. Here’s what you do need. My top ten.
The success of a fundraising event is not measured by the funds raised that evening. It’s about the money that follows. Here’s my six point plan for capitalizing on the success of your special events
Passionate ambassadors (paid and unpaid) of an organization raise funds for its good work. I never consider it hard work when I believe in the cause. But I never go in without a plan. Here’s my old family recipe on a perfect fundraising lunch.
You can pay for media training or it can be offered to you by the most unlikely suspects. Here are some tips I picked up from an evangelical Southern Baptist televangelist.
Too often, nonprofits think that social media is “over there” rather than “right here,” core to the communications strategy. My students at UPenn saw this firsthand this semester. They taught me a thing or two. And those lessons led me to five actions you can take.
If it’s been awhile since the budget included staff raises and if money is tight (these things go together), here’s an outside the box idea about how you might find the money.
Many people say they are “terrified” of fundraising. Even though they are deeply committed to causes, local orgs and candidates. What’s the worst thing that could happen if you ask?
It is my opinion that executive directors don’t often see questions as good and board members don’t often enough ask good questions. Here are some ideas.
Everyone will think THEIR list for the incoming CEO is the most important. A new ED needs her own list. Here are some practical suggestions.
What are these executive sessions and when are CEOs in and when are they out.
This summer my seventeen year old reminded me about the power of fundraising and what it’s really about – a lesson I’d like to share with my readers.
You’re on the E.D. search committee. The resume of a former politician comes across your desk. Is that the right profile for a prospective E.D.? Or completely wrong?