FUNDRAISING

Getting your nonprofit up and running is exciting, but immediately after, you’re likely to have a lot of questions, especially regarding how to sustain your organization. It’s no secret that many small and mid-sized nonprofits operate on tight budgets, which makes spending money to make money a challenge.  Fortunately, with the right resources and a […]

Most nonprofits are not good at saying thank you to their donors. This is a mistake. Thank you or stewardship is a critical part of the fundraising process. One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make is receiving a gift and disappearing until the next fundraising appeal. Nonprofits should not only say thank you to their

There are steps for fundraising that you need to know and execute. Every nonprofit professional should know the fundraising cycle to include board members. Knowing the cycle reduces resistance by helping board members move past the idea that fundraising equals asking for money. Steps for Fundraising: Unveiling the Journey to Success Knowing the 5 steps

Nonprofits are always continually fundraising and looking for prospective donors. There are many different types of fundraising. Individual giving, corporations, foundations, grants are just a few. Usually, the type of fundraising is determined by what fits with your organization. However, a healthy organization does not have more than 20% of its budget come from one

In this pandemic, these donors saw a need and responded. You, in turn, need to nurture these donors and ensure they are connected to your cause so they can be retained as a donor. If your organization is one of those who are surviving and in some cases thriving then you understand the importance of

The most effective type of donor cultivation is a donor-centered approach. In this approach, nonprofits seek to discover as much as they can about the potential donor. It is not wise to rush the discovery process. Like an onion, it needs to be peeled one layer at a time. So, be patient! There are certain

What is friendraising? Friendraising, it’s about crafting a donor-centered journey that predisposes them to want to give to you and keep giving as opposed to a one time or a token gift. Friendraising allows you to start the donor relationship with a real human connection. Why friendraise? Well, I would rather have friends, to our

I was recently asked how you should thank a donor and how often. This phase of fundraising is known as stewardship. This is where nonprofits extend gratitude and acknowledgment to the donor. How will you thank your donors so that they understand the impact they’ve made on your organization? It is important that you offer

Over the years I have learned that major gifts are not just for capital campaigns. They are also critical for your annual fund which provides unrestricted dollars. I used the framework to grow my organization from a $750,000 annual operating budget to a $2.5 million budget. It all started with a Case for Support or

We can all agree that 2020 has been hard. Its been hard for businesses, its been hard on our health and personal lives, and its been hard for nonprofits. Nonprofits are facing big challenges but, they cannot stop fundraising.  They must search for opportunities to move their mission forward. I am a strong believer in