Recently, it was announced that a college had received a sizeable gift from a generous couple. The gift is to be used for the construction of a new library. This sounds like the institution has been building quality donor- investor … Continue reading
Being confident in fundraising–as with most anything else–is usually a precursor to success. Confidence for a fundraiser comes not from having the most polished or “slickest” appeal but from the right mindset. Check out my newest video on the subject: … Continue reading
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As fundraisers, we often rack our brains to come up with new/clever/effective ways we can get our donors to give. Everything from outsized recognition and lavish dinners to even discounted vacations bought at auctions. What our donors really want, however, … Continue reading
Recently, it was announced that a college had received a sizeable gift from a generous couple. The gift is to be used for the construction of a new library. This sounds like the institution has been building quality donor- investor … Continue reading
When many nonprofits reach to out to ask others to support them, these organizations often tout their many programs designed to combat the many structural ills that beset society. What they don’t realize is that most donors really couldn’t care … Continue reading
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Building a relationship with a donor involves give and take. Indeed, always give more than you take. How can that be? Aren’t we continually asking donors to make gifts? Yes. If we are developing the right sort of relationship with … Continue reading
I like to be asked to give to a worthy cause or charity. I really do. And yet, sometimes I wish I could put a filter on my mailbox that screens out many of the solicitations I receive. Most donors—and … Continue reading
It seems a day doesn’t pass that fundraisers don’t see in their email in-boxes another technique or strategy for successful fundraising. Many—if not most—of these tidbits and suggestions have merit. So, why is it that implementing these doesn’t seem to … Continue reading
Nonprofit organizations are always on the hunt for new donors. That’s as it should be. The difficulty comes when the charitable organization makes donor acquisition the overriding focus of their fundraising program. Those of us who have been in the … Continue reading
There is a “chicken or egg” dilemma that goes something like this: Do the organizations that raise lots of money year in and year out do so because they are rich and already have lots of support or is it … Continue reading
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