Often, nonprofit organizations with limited staffing resources have poor record keeping of donors’ gifts. The solution is so simple. Use an affordable fundraising tracking software program like those in this list compiled by NTEN in a report that can be … Read More
Lately, I’ve had many clients ask me to review their nonprofit email communications before they send them out. After I review them and edit, I also refer them to my colleague and nonprofit marketing guru, John Haydon. He has so … Read More
*Image courtesy of Pixabay How do we let donors know we appreciate them year-round so they will keep our nonprofit “top of mind” when making charitable donation decisions? By making simple “touches” throughout the year in creative ways. Other than … Read More
After several years of working with nonprofits around the country, I’ve found some organizations have leadership that is misguided about what fundraising is all about. Why? Because they assume they know better, without any training or reading industry literature and … Read More
During the holiday season, all of us receive several year-end appeals in the mail from our favorite nonprofits. Often I am asked, “What makes a great mailed year-end appeal for donations stand out? Here’s my 5 elements of a great … Read More
#GivingTuesday is a global movement that began six years ago, and according to GivingTuesday.org, it is “is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” Over 20,000 nonprofits participated last year (2016) and raised … Read More