Fundraising Strategy

Non-profit development is hard work.  Because great fundraising is based on building relationships with your donors (and particularly with major donors), it may seem that your bandwidth is limited to whatever you, as a fundraiser, can fit into … [Read more...] about Fundraising That Works While You’re Asleep (No, Really!)

Many nonprofits start as grassroots organizations.  A few people see a need, come together to fill that need, and eventually, an organization builds up around that founding group.  Some nonprofits are launched by single committed philanthropist, … [Read more...] about The 4 Keys to Great Nonprofit Leadership

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

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

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

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