More often than not, there’s a gap at organizations between the people on the program side and the people on the fundraising side. For some nonprofits, it’s a slight division. … More 8 Tips for Creating a Culture of Fundraising at Your Nonprofit »
A reader wrote in with a great question that comes up a lot… “How can I get donors to meet with me so I can better cultivate them? Some are … More Do your donors actually want to hear from you? Here’s how to find out… »
Supporters expect that you’ll use their donation to get results, create the kind of world they want to live in, and make an impact they couldn’t achieve on their own … More This Year, Make Your Annual Report Worth Reading »
After the onslaught of solicitations your donors receive from all nonprofits throughout December, now is the time to show them some love. My recommendation: send a letter in January detailing … More The Perfect Donor Relations Tool for January »
Here’s something you may not realize: first-time donors aren’t really donors. They’re just fresh, hot prospects. To consider them donors overlooks the fact that most of these folks feel little, … More Special Love for First-time Donors: Donor Gratitude Series (part 4 of 4) »
Last week, we talked about the ideal “thank you” call… a brief, pleasant surprise that starts the essential work of building relationships with your donors. Like that call, your sincere, … More Anatomy of a “Thank You” Letter: Donor Gratitude Series (part 3 of 4) »
Okay, so you read the introductory post in my Donor Gratitude Series, right? And hopefully you’re more convinced than ever that you must make “thank you” calls an integral part of … More Anatomy of a “Thank You” Call: Donor Gratitude Series (part 2 of 4) »
The number one reason supporters stop giving to organizations is because they don’t think their donations make a difference. There are so very many reasons donors might have for not … More Thanking Your Donors: What We’ve Got Here Is a Failure to Communicate
Donor Gratitude Series (part 1 of 4) »
Fundraisers notoriously have job descriptions that no one person could reasonably handle. This is especially true if you’re a small shop, where you may be responsible for doing it all … More Ten Essential Time Management Tips for Fundraisers »
As a fundraiser, what you do with your time is never more important than it is during these final weeks of the year. This is when you capitalize on all … More How to Succeed in the Last 49 Days of the Year »
