Our Best Practices.

Discover our advice. Put it into action. Raise the funds you need.

Subscribe

Fundraising Blog Topics

3 Tips for Improving Your Next Fundraising Appeal Letter

, ,
Can you write an amazing fundraising appeal letter? It's one of the most basic skills for every fundraiser. But are you getting your letters right? Or wrong? Here's how to nail your next fundraising appeal letter: 1. Make it all about the ask. That's…

How I Saw the Light – Change Your Fundraising Communications Now!

,
New options in fundraising communications and social media are literally transforming fundraising today. I admit, I was a bit slow to get with the program. And I’m willing to bet that any boomers on your team may be slow to get this…
superwoman board member

Board Members: Some Ideas About Fundraising That Might Surprise You!

, , ,
If you are a nonprofit board member, does this sound familiar? Your organization needs more financial resources. And you are not sure which path to take: Should you: Help launch another fundraising event? Invite your friends people over…

7 Tips for an Amazing Donor Cultivation Tour

, , ,
Planning a donor cultivation tour? Think twice! You don't want just any old “show and tell.” Nope. If you really want to nail this amazing cultivation opportunity, you need to be very careful about how your tour is set up and run. You…
make it a party!

[VIDEO] Turn Your Fundraising Event into the Best Party in Town

Here's my challenge: can you turn your fundraising event into a lovely, fabulous party - maybe even the best party in town???!! If you do - then you'll raise more money, spread more buzz, gain more visibility for your mission and build greater…

How to Have a Record-Breaking Charity Auction!

You know that May is "Party Month" at Fired-Up Fundraising! We're tackling fundraising events of all types. I've written about how to snag high dollar sponsorships. I've shared my personal top 5 tips for greater profit. And we're even…

How to Make MUCH More Money With Event Sponsorships

Let's sharpen our approach to fundraising event sponsorship sales.  You have a choice - Do you want to approach event sponsorships like a bowl of spaghetti or a highly focused laser? :) Guest Post from Chris Baylis Today I'm pleased…

My Top 4 Tips To Make More $$ at Charity Fundraising Events

,
Charity fundraising events can be huge money makers for many nonprofits. They can also be a huge waste of time. As someone commented on my post last week: Events are great for visibility and exposure,"but they are terrible ways to raise…

Fundraising Events – Are You Having Too Many?

,
How many fundraising events does your nonprofit put on each year? I imagine that you are staging 2-5 events a year, of various sizes and purposes. Maybe even more. So who plans and executes all these events? It's, of course, volunteers…
Handshake | Gail Perry

Partner with Gail Perry Group

Find out how we can help you achieve your fundraising goals with world-class consulting and custom training.

Reach Out