May 1, 2018
4 strategies to make the most of your development committee
Development committees have the potential to turbocharge your development efforts, but managing them can sometimes feel like a tedious chore. One time, I hit a point where I felt like the committee chair and I were stuck in a rut. We spent most of our…
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April 23, 2018
Using online forms to simplify your work
Are you looking for an opportunity to put technology to work at your nonprofit? Our newest ebook, Using Online Forms to Simplify Your Workload, provides some great examples on how nonprofits such as yours have used web-based forms to save valuable time by easily collecting…
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April 19, 2018
How to raise more money with effective remittance envelopes
Remittance envelopes may be the unsung heroes of a successful appeal. A well-crafted letter inspires your donors; a remittance envelope makes it easy for them to turn that inspiration into action and actually donate to your organization. The reason for this couldn't be simpler: The…
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April 6, 2018
A simple plan to help you retain event sponsors
Once you’ve successfully secured sponsorships for your fundraising event, how can you increase the likelihood that they’ll continue to offer their support? In this blog post, we offer a plan for before, during, and after your event to help you retain your sponsors. Leading up…
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March 14, 2018
How to avoid the stress of last-minute event sponsorship details
Managing the details of event sponsorships can quickly dominate a fundraiser’s time in the weeks and days leading up to your organization’s special event. Luckily, you can save yourself the stress of dealing with last-minute event sponsorship details by following some or all of…
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February 22, 2018
Should your organization start a membership program?
How can you decide if launching a membership program is right for your organization? To gain some insights, I talked with Gayle L. Gifford of Cause & Effect Inc. With over 30 years of experience providing consulting services to nonprofits, Gayle has seen many organizations grapple…
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February 8, 2018
5 meaningful ways to show extra love to your donors
Years ago, I worked at a small historic house museum. The staff consisted of the executive director and me, both working part-time. We juggled the varied tasks of fundraising, leading visitors on tours of the house, caring for historic objects, and making sure the…
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January 23, 2018
5 secrets to success in your new fundraising job
Whenever you start a new fundraising job, the first several months can be overwhelming. We believe these five tips will help set you up for success, especially if you’re in a small shop. Tip #1: Get to know your board members. Review the board…
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January 8, 2018
New Year’s resolutions for fundraisers
The beginning of the new year marks an opportunity for fundraisers to catch their breath after the hustle and bustle of year-end appeals. Now is the time to reflect on the year behind and adjust or expand development efforts in the year ahead. We’ve gathered…
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December 21, 2017
7 tips to improve your email appeals
Email appeals are an important component of year-end fundraising. With all the clutter in our inboxes, it’s important to craft email appeals that get opened and make it easy for the recipient to donate. Here are 7 quick tips for improving your email appeals: …
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