Fundraising Blog Topics
Top Takeaways from #AFPICON 2019!
Fundraising Strategy
#AFPICON is always a terrific experience - with the best minds in fundraising in the room.
We all come together to learn and share the latest research, trends and strategies.
Here are some of my favorite ideas that I heard and shared…
Storytelling for Board Members: How to Unleash New Energy and Commitment
Board Members & Fundraising
Storytelling for board members just might be a lost art.
The fact is, most board members simply don’t know what to say when they have the opportunity to talk about their cause!
Once a board member actually asked me:
“If I get a…
Myths and Realities about Nonprofit Board Members and Fundraising
Board Development, Motivating Board Members
There seem to be a lot of myths when it comes to nonprofit board members and fundraising.
Staff often expect that board members are supposed to raise money.
But board members are not so sure of this – as you probably have experienced.
It…
Fire Up Your Nonprofit Board Retreat: Turn it into a Porch Party!
Board Development, Nonprofit Leadership, Porch Party
In all our years of leading board retreats, my team and I find that some board retreats are fabulous and build energy. And others are duds and a waste of time.
It all depends on careful planning and your true objectives. What do you really…
Build the Board You Need to Succeed
Board Development, Nonprofit Leadership
Board recruitment can be a challenge for many nonprofits.
Here's a post from one of our consultants: Adam Hartzell, who's sharing his insights as a former executive director and leadership development expert:
Board members…
Major Gift Series #9: Romancing the Ask – 6 Steps To a Perfect Major Gift Ask
Asking for Donations, Capital Campaign, Major Gift Fundraising
Here's the last in our series of 9 topics to help you raise many generous major gifts for your cause.
Fundraising always comes down to asking, doesn’t it?
“The Ask” is something we study, prep for, script, dream about, love and sometimes…
Major Gifts Series #8: How to Use Moves Management To Raise Major Gifts This Year
Major Gift Fundraising
Thanks so much for hanging with me these two weeks as I share some of my deep dark secrets about major gift fundraising.
We both know that major gifts are where the big funding really is.
It's the most profitable place to spend your time…
Major Gift Series #7: How to Develop Friendly, Authentic Relationships with Major Donors
Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraising
Here’s #7 in my series of major gift fundraising posts to help you build up and expand your major gift revenue.
I’m sharing some of my best advice to help YOU and your team bring in the major gifts that are out there for your nonprofit.
Today,…
How to Engage Board Members in Major Gift Fundraising
Board Members & Fundraising, Major Gift Fundraising, Motivating Board MembersThere are so many ways we can engage board members in major gift fundraising.
The challenge is, exactly, deciding the best ways to try to engage them. Where, within your fundraising program, can they lend their weight and help the most?
Board…
Major Gifts Series #5: How to Get Appointments With Major Donors This Year
Major Gift Fundraising
Here's the 5th of my 9-email Major Gift Series – all designed to help you and your team sharpen your major gift fundraising skills.
Today we're tackling a challenge we all face. Huge fundraising shops to small community organizations…
Major Gifts Series #3: How To Develop Your Own Courage for Major Gift Fundraising
Major Gift FundraisingI hope you are enjoying this email series I'm sending to help you succeed in major gift fundraising. It’s a lot of food for thought, so take some time to digest it.
Focus on major gifts, and you’ll get the largest return on your investment…
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