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Rule #5 for Board Members: Major Gifts Brings in the Most Money

Major gift fundraising can seem a bit mysterious. Especially to board members, who often imagine unpleasant, awkward face-to-face solicitations. But in reality - that’s actually not what happens at all. Our one-on-one visits with…

Rule #4 for Board Members: The Easy Money is in Donor Retention

Board Members & Fundraising

Cash flow is frequently an issue for nonprofit boards. Everyone wants to see solid, sustainable cash flow. The kind of funding that your organization can count on year after year. Where does this stream of revenue come from? From a loyal…

Rule #3 for Board Members: Fundraising Has a Significant Return on Investment

Board Members & Fundraising

As a board member, did you ever consider that your fundraising expenses have a significant return on their costs? Every mailing, your technology, consultants, training, all your staff salaries - everything is an investment. Just remember…

Rule #2 for Board Members: Know Your Fundraising Roles and Responsibilities

Board Members & Fundraising, Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising Strategy

What are the fundraising responsibilities of nonprofit board members? This post outlines Rule #2 in The Board Member's Guide to Fundraising: 10 Rules for Success Every Board Member Must Know Know Your Roles and Responsibilities in Fundraising This…

Rule #1 for Board Members: Fundraising is Based on Relationships With Donors

Board Development, Board Members & Fundraising, Motivating Board Members

Some board members think fundraising is "hitting someone up." But fundraising is so very much more than that! Fundraising, in the very largest sense, is all about making the world a better place. People who don't understand fundraising devalue…

5 Fundraising Mistakes We Make With Our Boards

Board Development, Board Members & Fundraising, Motivating Board Members, Nonprofit Leadership

Are you making fundraising mistakes with board members? Is fundraising something your board members avoid? Hope not! But this IS a perennial challenge for fundraisers and CEOs, too. But board members often are scared to death of fundraising. I…

Why Isn’t Your Board Supporting the Fundraising Effort?

Board Members & Fundraising

What does it take to get the full board supporting fundraising? Board members are well known for their nervousness about fundraising. I’ve worked with thousands of board members over the years in my retreats and workshops. On the whole,…

Upgrading Year-End Donors to a Higher Gift Level

Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Upgrading year-end donors can be a challenge - and an opportunity. What to do with your very important major and mid-level donors during your year-end campaign? Today we have a guest post from the very smart Rachel Muir, CFRE - sharing…

Disaster Fundraising – How Your Nonprofit Should Respond

Fundraising Strategy

Disaster fundraising - when and how should your nonprofit respond? And you need to respond carefully. Communications with donors need to be precise and convey the correct tone. And this goes for all nonprofits. Even if your organization is…

Upgrade Your Fundraising by Using the Phone

Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Did you know that phone fundraising really works? Using the phone WILL boost your fundraising! I am in love with a very, very old technology. One that is so very "last century." The phone is something many fundraisers avoid. "It's intrusive,"…

Simple Ways to Nail Email Fundraising Appeals

Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Email fundraising appeals are sometimes hard to get right. They are inexpensive, and easy. But do your donors really read your email appeals? Do they even open them up? How do you create compelling email fundraising appeals that will…

Four-Step Master Plan for Your Year-End Campaign

Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Here’s a smart, concise master plan for your year-end campaign. Follow this step-by-step format and you should see amazing fundraising results. Let’s make the most of the “giving season” and just nail your fall fundraising campaign! Here…

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Fundraising Blog Topics

Rule #5 for Board Members: Major Gifts Brings in the Most Money

Rule #4 for Board Members: The Easy Money is in Donor Retention

Rule #3 for Board Members: Fundraising Has a Significant Return on Investment

Rule #2 for Board Members: Know Your Fundraising Roles and Responsibilities

Rule #1 for Board Members: Fundraising is Based on Relationships With Donors

5 Fundraising Mistakes We Make With Our Boards

Why Isn’t Your Board Supporting the Fundraising Effort?

Upgrading Year-End Donors to a Higher Gift Level

Disaster Fundraising – How Your Nonprofit Should Respond

Upgrade Your Fundraising by Using the Phone

Simple Ways to Nail Email Fundraising Appeals

Four-Step Master Plan for Your Year-End Campaign

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