The secret to raising more money for your non-profit… without spending more money or hiring more staff… is building fundraising systems. When we talk about “fundraising systems,” we’re not talking about your donor database or any other … [Read more...] about Every Great Fundraising System Needs These 4 Things
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Nonprofit Communications: 3 Guidelines for Fundraising Success
Your donor communications are an integral part of your fundraising program. Things like newsletters, annual reports, holiday cards and e-mail updates form the backbone of your donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. Far too often, … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Communications: 3 Guidelines for Fundraising Success
5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Non Profit Development Program
Your non profit does great work… but, if you’re like most organizations, you need to raise more money that you currently are. Because of this constant need (and because you have a limited amount of bandwidth and resources to devote to … [Read more...] about 5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Non Profit Development Program
How to Supercharge Any Fundraising Committee
Non-profits put together lots of different committees to help with fundraising. Many organizations have a development committee on the board that helps with raising funds. Other non-profits use a fundraising committee to help raise money for … [Read more...] about How to Supercharge Any Fundraising Committee
5 Ways to Make Your Donor Stewardship Program More Effective
Your donor stewardship program is the heart of your fundraising system. A non-profit’s current donors are easier to reach, and more likely to give, than new prospects. They are your best source of ongoing financial support and the best … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Your Donor Stewardship Program More Effective
Create a Fundraising Message that Gives Your Donor Meaning and Purpose
One of the best ways to raise more money is by telling the story of your non-profit in a way that gives your donor meaning and purpose. You may be a little uncomfortable thinking about it that way, but it’s true. Every human being… every … [Read more...] about Create a Fundraising Message that Gives Your Donor Meaning and Purpose