Anyone who has been in the nonprofits for so long already knows that social media is here to stay for decades, if not longer. There have been no signs of decline in the use of social media over the past few months. More often than not, nonprofit organizations are run by small groups of volunteers […]
Nonprofit organizations have always fought to engage donors, optimize fundraising, and acquire increased support. However, now more than ever the struggle to raise these metrics has left many fundraising professionals drowning against the rising tide of pandemic-related complications. For example, with donors suffering virtual fatigue from the hard switch to online life, it can seem […]
The calendar has turned to October, the last and remaining quarter of the year. If we thought we had time to work on a Calendar Year-End appeal, that time is upon us. Many groups still send out one direct mail appeal letter sometime in December. However, this approach does not maximize the possibility of the […]
In the past year, nonprofits have gotten creative in their fundraising endeavors. From hosting virtual events and outdoor galas to pivoting their programming to support their communities during this public health crisis, nonprofit organizations have figured out new ways to reach their communities and support their mission. One thing is certain: relying on a single […]
You have new donors who have just given. These are the hardest donors to convert into second-time gifts. The last thing you want to do is shower them with silence. But in most small not-for-profit organizations, that is exactly what we do. We took active steps to welcome new donors; even back in the “old […]
There’s no denying that Facebook fundraising is here to stay— after all, the platform has raised $2 billion and counting as of 2019 and some nonprofits have raised millions through this fundraising channel alone. However, some nonprofits go astray with their social fundraising strategy by getting caught up in the metrics— page followers, post engagement, […]
The most overlooked fundraising strategy starts and ends with a dial tone. An important strategy, telemarketing has taken backstage to direct mail, email, video, and text messaging. Once considered the next best method of personal solicitation, fundraisers use it less and less as other forms of technology have taken over. Still, yet its relevance and […]
Roger, we have a problem. Revenue is down. What do we do? What steps can we take immediately to get us on track? Let’s see; here are some possible options. Could we fire or lay off some staff and immediately reduce expenses? We can cut the fundraising professional development training – they don’t need it […]
Things have been moving fast and furious lately. Working long hours, late nights, and on weekends to keep up with all the nonprofit work. This past weekend, my body revolted, and I had an appendix attack. I was immediately rushed in for emergency surgery. My body stopped me in my tracks. Bodies are systems. As […]
Why did our last fundraising appeal “tank”? Why is our donor retention rate so low? Why are we not acquiring new donors? The big question of “Why!” In Peter Senge’s book, The Fifth Disciple Fieldbook, Rick Ross points out, “We live in a world of self-generating beliefs which remain largely untested. We adopt those beliefs […]
Online engagement is crucial for nonprofit organizations this year and beyond. The movement to host more virtual events and fundraise in the virtual space has been slowly picking up speed for years. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it has secured a spot as an incredibly effective way to raise money. This unforeseen period brought forth a […]
The relationship with your funder does not end after signing the grant agreement, receipting the check, or even final reporting. How you care for that relationship after you get funded has a significant impact on how funders perceive you and how they speak to you to others. And yes, they do talk to others about […]
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