June 19, 2019
3 books for your summer reading list
Looking forward to some reading this summer? Here are three books that we think are worth adding to your reading list: Patience and Fortitude: Power, Real Estate, and the Fight to Save a Public Library by Scott Sherman If you work in a nonprofit, you’ve…
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May 29, 2019
Tips for seasonal nonprofits to maximize the off-season
I’ve worked at two seasonal nonprofits. Something about the ebb and flow of an organization with a relatively short public season intrigues me. Of course, there are unique challenges for seasonal organizations, but I’ve found myself reflecting on how that seasonality can be used…
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May 7, 2019
5 important questions to consider after a special event
Special events have the potential to raise crucial dollars for your organization as well as spread awareness of your mission. They’re also a big undertaking, as any nonprofit staff member can readily agree. That’s why it’s important that you evaluate your event after it’s…
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April 19, 2019
Fundraising Analytics for the Small and Mid-Sized Nonprofit
Google search “big data,” and you should expect big results. Do you see what I see? 403,000,000 possible links to click on. Wow. “Data” as a concept is like a black hole. Where do you even begin? As nonprofit professionals we’re trained and equipped…
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March 14, 2019
Making the most of your special event
If you're a fundraiser, with spring on the horizon you are about to head into special event season, and that means you’ll be dedicating a lot of your energy to this effort. These great tips can help you save time as you plan and gear…
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February 27, 2019
How to spark joy by tidying up your fundraising efforts
I’m one of those people who was instantly smitten when I read Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, back in 2014. When her show was released on Netflix, I happily binged the series and it renewed my affection for her KonMari method.…
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February 14, 2019
3 ways to make your recurring donors feel special
When a donor chooses to provide regular, ongoing support to your organization with a recurring gift, they’re committing to your mission and stating, “Your work matters to me.” You can make your recurring donors feel special and honor their investment in your organization by giving…
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January 29, 2019
5 ways to set your volunteers up for success this year
Engaged volunteers can augment your organization’s work and help expand your network of supporters. By following these five simple tips, you can set your volunteers up for success this year. Create job descriptions for your volunteers A clear volunteer job description helps potential volunteers determine…
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January 10, 2019
4 key metrics to evaluate your fundraising appeal
A lot of planning goes into a fundraising appeal, and it’s worth investing that same level of careful thought once your appeal winds down. You can glean a lot of helpful information from an appeal evaluation, which will guide you on what to repeat and…
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December 18, 2018
How to create year-end tax statements more easily
Sending year-end tax statements provides donors with a convenient summary of their charitable contributions and offers an additional opportunity to express your appreciation. Knowing you've been working hard on your year-end fundraising appeal, we put together these simple guidelines and an example to help you…
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