Engage Lapsed Donors as Volunteers
As we wind down the year 2011, we reflect on a year of challenges, both with the economy and its [...]
Acknowledging and Recognizing Donor Loyalty
Recently, I read my colleague Laura Worcester’s post on this site “Discover the Sally Fields in Your Database.” As I [...]
Be a “Game-Changer” for your Nonprofit Organization!
This morning I was on LinkedIn and a friend of mine, who works for a nonprofit in the Twin Cities [...]
The Teacher Learns a Lesson
Last week, I spoke at the monthly meeting of the San Antonio chapter of Partners for Philanthropic Planning. The topic: [...]
I heard it on the news
The vast majority of donor acquisition spend today is on direct mail. But just about every report you read shows [...]
Stewarding your donors in delicate times
My grandfather passed away a few months ago, and I am still moved and impressed by the letter my grandmother [...]
Maximizing Lifetime Value Part 1
Recurring giving is where the money is. Let's talk about that - what's a recurring gift? What's a pledge? Why should you care? Don't leave money on the table. [...]
Phone-a-thons: Extinct or Re-Purposed?
Updates from October 31, 2011: We are sharing with you an email excerpt between the author Laura Worcester and ProspectResearch.com [...]
5 Questions for Jay Frost
This is a continuing series of 5 Questions for experts from across the nonprofit sector: 5 Questions for Jay FrostJay [...]
5 Interesting Facts from the Giving USA 2011 Report
The Giving USA 2011 report is out and the team at The Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy [...]