Maybe it’s just me, but have you noticed how much customer service has degraded? And I’m not just talking a little, but a lot!
How to Make Your Fundraising Messaging Irresistible
You have probably spent hours considering the reasons why donors give to organizations like yours . . . and I am sure over your fundraising career, you have discovered multiple answers to this question.
2023, Is This the Year that . . .?
On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.
My Christmas List Has Changed
On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.
Thanksgiving Is Complicated
On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.
14 Tips for Successful Year-End Fundraising
LAY THE GROUNDWORK
1. Identify your goal. How much money do you need to raise by December 31?
2. Set your strategy. Clearly communicate why you need the money. What good things will happen because the donor gives or what bad things can they prevent by giving before the end of this year? Don’t forget: remind your supporters of the great things that have happened as you have partnered in your shared cause this year.
How Ambitious Are Your Year-End Goals?
I still remember the day several years ago when an organization we serve told me they needed to raise about 25% more income in the upcoming calendar year-end campaign than they had ever raised before.
Inside the Issue: End The Year With The Results You Want
On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.
Your Most Valuable Quality During Year-End
The year-end giving season is a busy time, when development staff work fast and furiously to keep donor processes running smoothly
Upcoming Webinar: Preparing For The Unexpected
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