Is your nonprofit organization relying on the fundraising quick fix?
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?
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How to solve any nonprofit organization’s fundraising challenges using a simple system
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…
Asking the question of “why” when your nonprofit fundraising strategy tanks
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…
The Top Ten Tips for Creating a Winning Non-Profit Grant Needs Statement in Highly Competitive Times
What is the one thing that I see most often with grant proposals?The need statement is a big assumption, full of fluff and vague language. And, in many cases, this needs statement lacks what it takes to entice a foundation that is dealing…
10 Engaging Online Courses Your Nonprofit Team Should Take
A guest post by Matt Hugg founder of Nonprofit.CoursesFrom a major university hospital with thousands of personnel to a grassroots community hotline, with one (underpaid) staff member and a cadre of volunteers, working at a nonprofit is…
The greatest opportunity: a summons for more in our not-for-profits
The Pandemic has been a great global summons. A call. In the middle of the night to awake. To something new.What are you talking about?Yes, it has. I know, I know.You are probably saying it has been a grand inconvenience, even a…
Fundraising After COVID 19
Yes, there will be life after COVID 19.Of that, I can guarantee it. What I can't guarantee is what life will look like.But, what I can guarantee is that life will look and feel different than it does today. Change is almost a constant…
Making a case for your state-funded organization’s fundraising
When meeting with new clients, I often hear this exact same question, "But, our organization receives state and federal funds...how can we realistically make the case for our fundraising?"And, my answer is, "Even more so you can!It…
Ten steps to supercharge your nonprofit fundraising in the new decade
A new year and a new decade are quickly moving upon us. Is your organization ready to hit the ground running when the clock hits midnight on December 31? After what seems like months of preparation, and a rush headlong in the "Giving Season,"…
Making a case for your state-funded organization’s fundraising
When meeting with new clients, I often hear this exact same question, "But, our organization receives state and federal funds...how can we realistically make the case for our fundraising?"And, my answer is, "Even more so you can!It…
How to craft an effective and impactful plan for your next fundraising fiscal year
For many, as the calendars switch to spring, our organizations begin their budget planning season in preparation of a new fiscal year. As a result, development departments are often hard-pressed to come up budget sometimes right in the middle…
How to keep your small shop fundraising focus on your major donor work
After having served most of my career as a Director of Development in a small organization, I understand the realities of trying to handle all of the major tasks and responsibilities that come up daily; plus the fires that seem to endlessly…
