Fundraising

We’ve reached prime-time giving season, and I have some good news. It’s absolutely not too late to exceed your goals, no matter where you currently are in your process.

How educated do you think most donors are about the organization they support and invest in? Not very. And this is a big problem we must solve.

Neuroscientists confirm that when somebody gives a donation, it lights up the same part of the brain as having sex or eating chocolate. So why does fundraising give so many adults the creeps? And how to you build a culture of philanthropy where everyone understands how they can effectively contribute?

We’re now in the critical year-end fundraising season. It’s daunting. My guest, Seth Rosen, will help you sort it out and make the most of these 2 months…

Fundraising can be full of landmines. But is there a way to turn fundraising lemons into lemonade? Why yes, I do believe there is.

Most nonprofits see 30% of their revenue come in the door in December. Have you planted sufficient seeds? Will you hit your numbers? Are you ready?

In this episode you will learn about how sports teams — and corporations in general — have so much more to give than just money.

If you are funded by a foundation or want to be, you’ll want to listen to this episode where I interview foundation program officer Molly de Aguiar…

Why do so many people find it terrifying to ask for money, even for organizations they care deeply about? It’s critical. Here’s how to go about asking…

I spoke with guest Lisa Maska about how marketing has changed in the digital age and why direct response fundraising still works better than anything else.

So your nonprofit is too small to hire a development director, but you won’t get any bigger without a development director. What do you do?

Once upon a time a nonprofit would ask corporate partners to sponsor a table at your annual gala… Well, things have gotten a bit more complex.