Does your non-profit keep a close eye on the “fundraising return on investment” (fundraising ROI) for its fundraising activities? Many organizations downplay ROI as a “business concept” that doesn’t really apply to non-profit development. … [Read more...] about Fundraising ROI: Why it Matters, and What to Do About It
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Here’s a Sample Fundraising Plan for Your Non-Profit
Your fundraising plan matters for your non-profit. The most successful non-profit development programs - the ones that exceed their fundraising goals year after year – have written fundraising plans in place to guide their efforts. In this … [Read more...] about Here’s a Sample Fundraising Plan for Your Non-Profit
To Be Successful in Fundraising, You Have to Pick Up the Phone
When it comes to fundraising, nothing can compete with in-person meetings and one-on-one phone calls. E-mails, direct mail, newsletters and other mass communications have an important role to play in non-profit development, but having direct, … [Read more...] about To Be Successful in Fundraising, You Have to Pick Up the Phone
How to Best Manage Volunteers for Your Non-Profit Events
Guest Post by Lisa Bennett Special events are a great way to simultaneously achieve several goals for a non-profit cause: build an organization’s brand and supporter base, get to know your supporters and make stronger connections, and … [Read more...] about How to Best Manage Volunteers for Your Non-Profit Events
Building Donor Trust From the Ground Up
Guest Post by Noah Barnett In any relationship, trust isn’t a given, it’s earned through effort. But the relationship between a donor and a nonprofit is a different animal altogether. A donor gives your organization their hard-earned … [Read more...] about Building Donor Trust From the Ground Up
How to Supercharge Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising
When it comes to fundraising, many non-profits feel frustrated with their boards of directors. They know that the board could be very helpful with development, but believe that the members of the board are too focused on other areas or are … [Read more...] about How to Supercharge Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising