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 [...]
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.
5 Fundraising Contest Ideas to Kickstart Your Supporters
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.
Yes, Walks and Races are Worth the Effort
Before we dive in, I want to preface that this blog post won’t be offering fundraising tips. Instead, I’d like [...]
The Power of Social Fundraising and Friends Asking Friends [INFOGRAPHIC]
Social fundraising revenue has more than doubled online over the past 5yrs – reaching close to the billion-dollar mark – with no signs of slowing down.
How often are you sending bulk emails?
The frequency of your email blasts has a huge impact on the success of your email program. Send too little and be forgotten, send too much and become spam.
