#151
When building endowment, prioritize endowing the core operational costs first before restricting dollars to other programs or priorities.
#150
Philanthropy is optimized when focused on growing excellence, increasing access, and assuring sustainability, just to name a few key outcomes.
#149
Fundraisers need to constantly evaluate their standing with donors and the strength of those relationships. Tools like RFM scoring (which stands for Recency, Frequency and Monetary Value) is just one […]
#148
The rationale for starting and/or building an endowment at a nonprofit is always present but was strengthened during the pandemic. During times of economic stress and unease, organizations recognize the […]
#147
Some fire in the belly is needed to get most things accomplished…fundraising included. This speaks to the intestinal fortitude, drive, and persistence to never give up and to press on […]
#146
You’re not rich…you’re prosperous. You’re not crazy…you’re eccentric. You’re not diabolical…you’re calculated. You’re not a micromanager…you’re engaged. You’re not incompetent…you’re organizationally-challenged. You’re not complex…you’re strategic. Great fundraisers are very good […]
#145
Expressing gratitude is not just for the fundraiser to provide to donors. The best fundraisers also show gratitude to staff, to volunteers, and to anyone that contributes to furthering the […]
#144
Have you ever been able to effectively pitch your organization in an elevator? Probably not. But that doesn’t change the fact that every volunteer wants an “elevator pitch”. What they […]
#143
Building a great (development) team requires more than hiring top performers. Talent alone is not the answer…you also need trust. Performance is about competence, and trust is about character. Simon […]
#142
The best fundraisers don’t let the (poor) quality of the organization’s materials stand in the way of moving a conversation forward with a prospective donor. To quote Voltaire, “Don’t let […]