Fundraising Consulting and Coaching
In trainings for nonprofit board members, I often point out that boards have just one very critical role – to ensure the organization’s future. The way boards do that is through good governance and fundraising. Of course, my board trainings typically focus on the role of the board in fundraising, but good governance is an
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More than 10 years ago, the study Underdeveloped conducted by CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Hass, Jr. Fund, made headlines by focusing attention on the high turnover rate in fundraising staff for nonprofit organizations and the impact it has on organizations’ ability to raise money to support their missions. Even before the Great Resignation
Much attention has been paid to the recent news from Giving USA that showed a decline in giving. While national statistics of the type shared by Giving USA are useful for tracking trends and planning strategies, the media often spins an unnecessarily dramatic response. This year it has been all doom and gloom. Rather than
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Board members are pivotal in the success of your nonprofit organization. In addition to setting the strategic direction, managing finances and providing governance oversight, they also play an invaluable role in your fundraising efforts. If your board is not actively involved in fundraising, it impacts not only the likelihood of your success but also your
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Do you feel like you are being pulled in too many directions? Not sure how to prioritize your fundraising efforts or evaluate for potential success? To get started, check out these helpful tips:
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Industry-wide statistics show that major gift fundraising is the most efficient method of fundraising with the lowest cost for each dollar raised. Are you focusing the right resources on major gifts? What are the most effective strategies for the best results? To get started, check out these helpful tips:
Not sure where to start with planned giving? Feeling overwhelmed with the technical jargon that accompanies a conversation about planned giving options? To get started, check out these helpful tips:
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The current situation has been hard on all nonprofit organizations, but for those that rely heavily on event fundraising, the impact could be catastrophic. For proactive organizations, the current challenge can be viewed as an opportunity to rethink events as part of their overall fundraising plan. Board members and volunteers love big events, but fundraising
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According to recent research from the Veritus Group, there are three main factors that donors use to choose a charity to support financially – results, trust, and personal connection. Donors are looking for meaningful relationships with the organizations they support, not transactions. Mobilizing your executive leadership, board, and full staff to build more effective relationships
Nonprofit organizations are always looking for new donors, but it’s often best to start with your existing donor base for the most effective and cost-efficient results. How much do you track and know about your existing donors? What information are you utilizing to engage, communicate and solicit? Good research doesn’t have to be expensive—cost-effective options
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