How are you going to handle your next fundraising set back?
We all go through tough times, but how you handle adversity is what truly matters. Last week, I had the [...]
Are you ready to write it down?
A few weeks ago, on Connection Café, I shared my belief that fundraising and weight loss are kindred spirits. The [...]
Does your event goal have you thinking…ugh?
If so, no worries, we’ve all felt that the feeling of “ugh… followed by one question… how am I ever [...]
Thank you Christina Yang!
I was catching up on Grey’s Anatomy and realized Christina Yang is awesome. Yes, I know she’s just a character [...]
Event Fundraising Contests That Will Blow Your Mind!!
Instead of asking participants to raise a [insert $ amount here] ask them to complete a series of tasks that will lead to them raising more money. A key point to remember is that these contests are about encouraging people to take specific actions, not always about the amount of money people raise. They work because we know that very successful peer to peer participants exhibit behavior that correlates to higher fundraising. They:
Help, my event committee needs a make over!
Dear Amy, I’m in the process of putting together my 2012 Walk committee. Last year, my committee was not as [...]
The #1 Way to Raise More Money Through Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
To get the most from your event this year, it’s important to realize that your participants are a diverse group and you need to speak to each group differently. Sending one-size-fits-all event update isn’t going to cut it anymore. You have to target each audience with a tailored message – one that speaks to them.
Participant Value After the Event
As we continue to ramp up for the spring event season, I want to bring a strategic data point to [...]
It’s official… I’m an incentives convert
We’ve all probably heard that saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” well this semi-old dog received a [...]
Kickstart Your Supporters with 5 NEW Fundraising Contest Ideas
We’ve all seen and likely used the typical “raise $100 this week and be entered into a drawing”. But I’d like to get you thinking about nonprofit fundraising contests a little differently.
