TL;DR: Fifteen years in advancement services taught me that most bad asks are not so much a relationship problem. But a bit more of a homework problem. Doing the research
TL;DR: When Prospect Research Eats Your Week Gift officers and prospect research teams routinely spend 2 to 4 hours per donor compiling a research briefing before a single meeting or
Donation Widget TL;DR: Your nonprofit might have the perfect donation form…fully branded, persuasive copy, and a clean design. But as with most donation pages, there’s only one URL. So, if
Determining which donation ask amounts to include your annual appeal is a complex puzzle to solve. These 4 action steps can help you grow generosity.
There’s a story in every study, data set, and list of numbers. And as a former fundraiser and the current Fundraiser in Residence at Virtuous, one of my favorite pastimes
TL;DR: Which is more important: annual giving or major gifts? Depending on who you talk to, you may hear drastically different opinions. The truth is that both revenue streams are
TL;DR – Launch a skills bank so professionals can donate their expertise in a structured way. – Create item wish lists tied to specific campaigns to ensure you get what
TL;DR: Nonprofit leaders launch capital campaigns hoping to hit a number, but the campaigns that actually change an organization’s trajectory do more than that. They build something that outlasts the
Do you feel like your donors are a mystery? Are you unsure about what motivates them and unclear on how to inspire them? Do you find yourself guessing about what
Maximize your year-end fundraising impact with responsive strategies that adapt to donor behaviors and preferences, ensuring a successful campaign.
If you want to connect with your donors, build deeper relationships, and create a community of enthusiastic fans of your nonprofit, you have to reach out. Most of the time,
This post originally appeared in 2020. It was updated for relevance in 2022. Think about your donor development strategies from the beginning of 2020. Do you see any major issues
Enhance your year-end fundraising with practical tips on engaging your board effectively, unlocking new opportunities for success and donor engagement.
Discover three essential areas nonprofits should focus on for enhanced engagement and fundraising effectiveness, tailored to current trends and donor needs.
If you’re thinking about making a technology change or even simply want to use your existing technology better, there’s one thing you need to do before you take action. Is
Explore the potential of cryptocurrency donations as a means to engage a new generation of donors.
A lot of nonprofit folks are hesitant to change technology, but it’s not for the reasons you think. It’s not because they love their current systems. It’s not because they
Discover strategies for effective data handling to enhance donor engagement and organizational efficiency.
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