Fundraising Strategy

Does your non-profit have a written case for support?  If so, there’s a good chance that you should rewrite it this coming year.  (If you don’t have a written case for support, then you should definitely write one as soon as possible.) Your … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Should Rewrite Your Case for Support this Year 

“Fundraising data.”  For many non-profit fundraisers, the phrase conjures up feelings of boredom and dread.  Hours sitting in front of a donor database entering names and gift amounts… days wasted creating charts and graphs for an upcoming board … [Read more...] about Test, Implement, Repeat: Using Data to Make Better Decisions about Your Fundraising

Your board of directors has an integral role to play in the development process.  Yet, many non-profit fundraisers (and board members) are frustrated with the interaction between the board and the staff when it comes to raising money. In my … [Read more...] about The 5 Step Strategy for Getting Your Board Members Engaged in Fundraising

Good fundraising systems can be game changers for your non-profit.  They turn wishy-washy tactics with unknown returns into defined strategies with testable, knowable outcomes. Fundraising systems put a structure behind your fundraising … [Read more...] about The 8 Most Helpful Types of Fundraising Systems to Build at Your Non-Profit

Every non-profit organization needs a written fundraising plan in order to be successful. Whether you are launching a new organization and have yet to raise a dollar, or are a multibillion-dollar international charity, you need a fundraising … [Read more...] about How to Write an Effective Fundraising Plan for Your Non-Profit

The highest performing non-profits, in terms of fundraising, are successful because they have developed strong fundraising systems.  This is true of both small, local charities as well as large international organizations.  These systems make … [Read more...] about What Does a Good Fundraising System Look Like?