Major gifts in your small fundraising shop??? Lessons from the “Big Boys!”
Just because your not a large fundraising shop, doesn't mean that you can't raise major gifts like the "big boys."I assert that you can and even better!And, I even offer a free e-course on how to do it...One of the first things that small…
Capital campaigns – a few things you should know and a few things I would like to know!
Capital campaigns have become in fashion lately.Perhaps it is the recovering economy or perhaps it is something quite else.But, whatever it is, I now have two potential campaigns lined up for this next year.What is a capital campaign?Well…
Whats fund development got to do with strategic planning?
Strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising are processes with specific steps.All three used to be performed independently of the other.Today, their integration into a single process is exemplified by the following principles that all…
It’s not over until it’s over…what to do with your strategic plan!
So you ask...now that the planning is over now what do we do with the plan?It is time to package it up!Once the initial goals and objectives are drafted and approved by the planning team and board of directors, the organization needs to…
Philanthropy is not a multiple choice question for your nonprofit board of directors
So often I have heard this one line uttered..."But I give of my time and that is my gift!"Yes and no.As a Board of Director, you are expected to give of your time. You are a volunteer. You have fiduciary responsibilities that you are…
Identifying new potential donor prospects for fundraising
As a consultant, I get asked this question all the time. How do I find new donors for my fundraising efforts?Well, let me offer a few easy and cost-effective steps that don't require you to purchase or rent costly donor lists for your fund…
The fundraising consultants top ten list!
Consultants play multiple roles in fundraising. Here is the top ten list!1. Facilitator2. Strategist3. Coach, mentor, and cheerleader4. Educator and informational expert5. Problem solver6. Partner7. Communicator8. …
