Fundraising Strategy

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan can make the job much easier. In the beginning you may self-fund your nonprofit, as many founders … [Read more...] about How to Create a Fundraising Plan for a Brand New Nonprofit

Most fundraisers who work in and around major gifts have a copy of Richard Perry & Jeff Schreifels' book It's Not Just About the Money on their bookshelves.  The book has quickly become a classic, teaching countless fundraisers how to build … [Read more...] about It’s Not Just About the Donor [Book Review]

One of the biggest questions you can ask at your non-profit is: Is the effort worth the money we’ll raise?  The answer to this question will help guide your fundraising strategy and tell you where to allocate your non-profit’s limited … [Read more...] about Your Fundraising Strategy: Is the Effort Worth the Money?

Do you know how to get sponsors for an event your non-profit is holding?  Nearly every non-profit holds one or more fundraising events each year.  Whether those events are in-person or virtual, the key to raising more money at your events is … [Read more...] about How to Get Sponsors for an Event

There are a lot of resources out there for fundraisers to sift through.  Between classes, webinars, conferences, blogs, and more… there’s a ton of information competing for your attention.  Because I want you to be able to find the best … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Fundraising Books for Your Non-Profit

The disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has been a major topic of discussion in fundraising circles for the past five months.  Things have changed in fundraising, for better or worse, and every non-profit needs to adapt in order to … [Read more...] about The Fundraising Lies We Used to Believe