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Year End Giving Strategies
25-30% of all gifts come in during the month of December yet many fundraising professionals simply send a letter and wait for the money to pour in, wondering why they didn't raise more. These five strategies will help you raise more money this holiday season.
Celebrating Philanthropy
November 15 marks National Philanthropy Day. Whether your community has a formal recognition of this day, you can - and should - use this opportunity to celebrate the philanthropists who make your work possible and the staff and donors - that's you - who help them find the joy of giving.
Time Blocking & Time Management
Time is not the friend of development professionals who always have much more to do than hours in the day. Time blocking is one way to stay on top of your tasks to get more done. How do you manage your lengthy to do list without going crazy?
Generational Differences in Giving
If you treat all your donors the same, you are leaving some or many of them behind. Each generation has different preferences in how they like to support an organization and how you can best reach them. Tailoring your message can help generate more money today and in the future.
6 Things I Learned the Last 13 Years
13 years ago on August 1, 2011, I embarked on an adventure when I left the comfort of my job to focus full-time on my business that allows me to do what I love: helping nonprofit organizations succeed.
Using Language Equity
A movement has existed for years to include more equitable language in philanthropy, especially in grant applications. This blog explains why.
Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
What does a culture of philanthropy look like and how can you create one at your organization? Here are 4 helpful steps to get there.
Retaining Development Professionals
While nothing will guarantee that your development professional will never leave your organization, these tips should help minimize the chances that they will begin looking for their next opportunity as soon as the ink dries on their contract with you.
Making the Most of Your Golf Outing
Leverage your outing to maximize the impact not just on event day, but for the entire year.
Using AI for Development Work
Machines will never replace the relationships on which fund development work depends for success. However, they can eliminate or streamline the many administrative functions that keep the fund development professional from spending the time to develop these relationships.
Fixing the Dysfunction: General Disengagement
The final of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, see how having a functional can take your organization to new heights.
Fixing the Dysfunction: Engaging Your Board in Fund Development
The sixth of seven different dysfunctions of a board we address in this series, here are 4 ways to fix bad decision making.
The Fund Development Environment
Here’s how can you maximize your success and raise more money in this fund development environment.
The Value of a SWOT Analysis
Get an overview of what it means to conduct a SWOT analysis and why they can help you strengthen your organization.
Legal Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits
The beginning of the year serves as a good time to review your processes and procedures to assure that you meet all the legal reporting requirements for your nonprofit.
Preparing for the New Year
What can you learn from your 2023 fund development efforts that can help you raise more money in the new year?
My Favorite Things: Nonprofit Version
A year-end parody song inspired by a few of my favorite things about nonprofit work.
Successful Year-End Giving Campaigns
These four tips will help you maximize your chances of success and raise more money as this year ends.
Determining Ask Amounts
These tips will provide some guidance to help you set your ask amount in the future, from donors and in grant applications.