After 30 years in fundraising, I’ve learned that some of the most valuable lessons come from conversations that have nothing to do with fundraising.
Most nonprofits don’t lack donors—they lack a clear path to help them grow beyond a first gift, leaving many stuck instead of becoming more engaged.
Celebrating Easter with gratitude, renewal, and a spirit of generosity for those in need.
We spend so much time trying to uncover the magical secret to building a passionate and loyal base of support, when the real answer is simply starting a conversation with our donors.
In this installation of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we explore the relative importance of a pair of metrics that we tend to monitor when executing funding campaigns. One is an extraordinarily common variable that perhaps gets tracked too closely, while the other unequivocally demands more of our attention.
New and burgeoning charities often are continually in search of funding sources that cover core operating expenses. However, what many organizations fail to consider is how the strict rules and parameters imposed by core funders might limit the impact of their programs and threaten their future viability.
Proven Fundraising Strategies for Community and Grassroots Organizations
