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How Introverts Can Be Very Successful Fundraisers

Here's the cliche - it takes a gregarious, extroverted person to enrapture donors and secure large gifts. But this is clearly NOT always correct! Introverts actually bring special skills that can be fabulous for major gift fundraising success. Our…

What Keeps 1200 Fundraisers Up at Night?

Fundraising Strategy, Inspiration, Nonprofit Leadership

My recent Opinion Survey of Nonprofit Leaders came back with some rather shocking – or concerning – results. People who work in our nonprofit sector clearly have too much on their plates. I know – you are probably saying – “I’ve…

5 Ways Board Members Can Raise Money VIDEO

Board Members & Fundraising

There are many ways board members can help in fundraising. Today I am exploring five easy ways that trustees can help impact the bottom line. We have to remember that most board members are naturally hesitant about fundraising. After…

An Interview With Jerry Panas: The Master of Face-to-Face Fundraising

Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy

One Saturday in June I managed to snag master fundraiser Jerry Panas on the phone for an exclusive hour-long private interview, just for the INSIDERS - about successful face-to-face asks. I'm making this available today to everyone so they can…

Crowdfunding as a Serious Fundraising Strategy? Yes!

Asking for Donations, Major Gift Fundraising

Can you really raise big money via social media? I used to roll my eyes when people talked about social media channels as fundraising tools. But I think I've seen the light! CROWDFUNDING has my serious attention now, and I think it…

Time to Change the Way You Communicate With Donors: From Multichannel to Omnichannel Communications

Donor-Centered Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

We all know that fundraising is changing. And the way we talk with with our donors is changing like wildfire. So many new communications tools are out there -- offering more possibilities than I can hardly imagine. How do you bring…

How to Create a Donor-Centered Appeal Letter by Writing With Love

Annual Giving, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

Today we have a guest post from our next world-class webinar presenter — writer extraordinaire Jen Love of the communications firm Agents of Good in Ontario, Canada. Jen and her partner, John Lepp, have created some world-famous direct…

The Dark Side of Fundraising When You Don’t Have a Plan

Fundraising Plan, Fundraising Strategy

Come stroll with me through The Dark Side. This is what happens when your organization doesn’t have the proper elements in place for fundraising. There’s no way you can get good results from your fundraising strategies. (Don’t worry…

How to Run Successful Capital Campaigns: An Interview with Amy Eisenstein

Capital Campaign

Is your organization looking to raise more money this year? Do you want to learn the steps to meet your fundraising goals? If so, then you are in luck. Amy Eisenstein from Tri Point Fundraising and I recently spoke about…

22 Power Questions to Ask Your Major Donor Prospects

Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Major Gift Fundraising

How to Turn Regular Donors into Monthly Donors

Annual Giving, Asking for Donations

Monthly giving is one of the great pots of gold for you and your cause. It's one of the best ways to grow more funding from your current donors, instead of having to beat the bushes for new donors all the time. Don't forget that monthly…

How to Promote and Close Monthly Giving In Your Fundraising Appeal Letters

Annual Giving, Asking for Donations

Can you pull in new monthly giving donors from your regular appeal letters? Yes, you really can. It's actually quite easy to generate new monthly donors via your regular direct mail fundraising program. Today we have a Guest Post from…

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