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We Can Never Understand

Today, Kathryn Gamble and I wanted to step back from our regular fundraising message, and share our thoughts about racial injustice and white philanthropy. https://vimeo.com/426214343/4d66d953cf There's much lip service to racial…

Building Donor Relationships in a Virtual World

Major Gift Fundraising

Building virtual donor relationships is quite a challenge for many of us. For example, people are already suffering from Zoom Fatigue. Are you? What's worse - we also hear that some exhausted donors are backing off from video visits. We…

How and When to Hold a Virtual Gala This Summer with Sherry Truhlar

Events

Note: This article was written in spring 2020. Are you planning a virtual gala or fundraising event this year? If so, there are many decisions to make: when, how, where, what format, what technology, etc? Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auctions…

The New Three-Part Fundraising Ask for Times of Crisis

Asking for Donations

It's time to shape up your fundraising ask. Successful nonprofits are approaching donors differently these days - with a different type of ask. It's much, much more personal, authentic, and quite transparent about money. Unusually so! Here's…

Save Your Fundraising Team’s Jobs: Have a Numbers-Based Fundraising Plan!

Fundraising Plan

Many nonprofits are laying off fundraising staffers these days in order to save money. Are your team's jobs in jeopardy? Here's how to save your fundraising budget - and jobs - from the chopping block. Here's a post from our fundraising…

How to Ride the Wave of Generosity with #GivingTuesday

Annual Giving

A wonderful day for fundraising is coming up - GivingTuesday! We think GivingTuesday is a wonderful initiative. There are plenty of major gift pundits out there who think Giving Days are a distraction and a dead end, but we take issue. From…

Three Things Your CFO Needs to Know About Fundraising

Culture of Philanthropy

1 Fundraising is predictable. 2. Fundraising is built on relationships with people who are donors. 3. Donors are not ATMs. Right now, our fundraising community is feeling tremendous pressure and getting many conflicting messages. Where…

Major Gifts: How to Succeed in the Current Crisis

Major Gift Fundraising

In the middle of this unprecedented crisis, we are receiving all sorts of questions about fundraising. We are pleased to share this post by Senior Consultant Dr. Kathryn Gamble And one question is on everyone's minds these days - especially…

Take Heart: Donors Are Still Giving to All Sorts of Causes

Annual Giving

Should you be actively fundraising right now? Yes or no? If you are a no – then you have company. Many organizations are officially holding off on gift conversations or asks, even if their donors are ready have a gift discussion. We think…

Nonprofit Board Members: Leadership Tips for Uncertain Times

Board Development, Board Members & Fundraising

As a nonprofit board member, you have much to deal with right now, as you might in any time of crisis. It’s a tough position to be in, because board membership carries a lot of responsibility. The board is the legal authority entrusted…

Fundraising Action Plan for Crisis Response

Fundraising Plan

Fundraising in times of crisis is a delicate task. And, for many organizations, the need for seeking financial help has never been more urgent. Your organization may be facing a critical situation and you need to let your stakeholders know. Do…

If You Have to Cancel Your Event Because of the Pandemic

Events

Life has changed suddenly for us when the pandemic broke out. On top of anxiety about Covid, nonprofits have to deal with cancelled fundraising events. I’ve chatted with fundraisers this week who are having to cancel events that contribute…

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