The Biggest Challenge for Fundraisers: Getting That First Prospect Meeting
If you’re a fundraiser, this might sound familiar: An experienced development team at a mid-sized university foundation is doing everything [...]
How WSU Tech Reignited a Culture of Giving with Their 2024 Employee Donor Campaign
At WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, our employees are more than educators and staff—they are champions of student success. Every [...]
Philanthropy Is for the Optimists: How to Build a Shared Sense of Purpose
Be real, but believe. To remain an optimist as a fundraiser, you must be real especially about the challenges of [...]
8 Simple Tactics You Need in Your Fundraising Strategy Toolkit
Nonprofits work tirelessly to make a difference in their communities, and fundraising is often a vital yet challenging part of [...]
How to Properly Run a Fundraising Campaign
Launching a successful fundraising campaign for nonprofits involves a strategic approach and precise execution. It’s not just about enthusiasm. It’s [...]
How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors
As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get [...]
Leveraging Matching Gifts Programs to Boost Donor Retention
Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations, including increased individual donations, opportunities for additional corporate funding, improved supporter [...]
5 Components of an Effective Donor Stewardship Matrix
It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire [...]
As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money
No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe. But if you’re a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school [...]
Retaining First Time Donors this GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without [...]
