Five Steps to a Winning Annual Report
Annual reports can be boring. But a good one can make a huge difference. Here are my 5 steps to creating an impactful annual report at your nonprofit.
A 60-Day Donor Retention Plan
Even the smallest organization can be top-notch at donor retention. Here is a 60-day plan to set up your new donors to become repeat givers.
6 Year-End Fundraising Tips
Year-end fundraising can be critical for the financial health of nonprofits. But what if it’s getting late and you’re just getting started? Here’s a plan…
5 Ways to Supercharge Your End-of-Year Fundraising
Last night I had my annual stress dream where I’m taking my high school Spanish final, and before I even answer one question the bell rings and Senor…
A Foolproof Recipe to Start a Successful Individual Giving Program
Here’s my easy recipe to get your individual giving program off the ground and ensure a very happy holiday for your organization.
What Brexit Means for US Nonprofits
The 2008 recession taught nonprofits what to do in the face of economic uncertainty. Here are 3 steps to make sure nonprofits handle Brexit the right way.
When Should You Hire Your First Development Director?
While making any hire is often as much art as science, here is my three-question checklist to decide if it’s time to make your first development hire.
Fundraising Career Advice: What I Wish I Knew Then
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” When you were in first grade, I bet you didn’t say, “I want to be a fundraiser!”
No Board Development Committee? No Problem!
Every fundraiser dreams of a high functioning board development committee. But what do you do if your board has no such committee? Here’s the answer.
It’s Time For Your Annual Fundraising Checkup
My prescription for a painless fundraising checkup that will help you find any issues early on before a major course correction becomes necessary.
A Crazy Simple Trick to Help Your Board Members Fundraise
Here’s a nifty tool that was game changing for us. Let’s just say if you do this, I can guarantee that success will be in the cards for you and your Board.
How to Raise Serious Money For Your Nonprofit In the Next 30 Days
Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how you can raise money — a lot of it — for your nonprofit in just thirty days. Here are the three steps…