#203
A strong annual donor is like a golden goose. They are an annuity that keeps paying. Amazing to me how easily organizations neglect these donors and elevate the risk of […]
#202
In describing Moves Management, David Dunlap explains that the system is about “changing people’s attitudes so they want to give.”
#201
You know the timing is right to ask for the big gift when doing so won’t change your relationship with the prospective donor, even if they can’t give at the […]
#200
It’s commonly understood and repeated that you should thank a donor seven times before making the next ask.
#198
Board member expectations should be documented and clearly articulated to all Board members. Through the Board recruitment process, the expectations of Board members should be carefully reviewed and discussed. During […]
#197
“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
#196
“No one has ever become poor by giving” – Anne Frank
#195
“To pour forth benefits for the common good is divine.” – Benjamin Franklin
#194
The fundraising production of the Board of Directors is incredibly important to the ultimate success of an organization’s efforts. Along with the expectation that every Board member contributes financially, there […]
#193
Ideas without action are dreams. Ideas with action equals (change, results, reality). It’s frustrating for fundraisers to hear ideas without a supporting action plan. The best fundraisers apply ideas and […]