#107
You can’t fly as a fundraiser until you know the fundamentals.
#106
Some of the best fundraisers I know are among the worst staff and department managers and some of the best managers are among the worst front-line fundraisers. It’s rare to […]
#105
The FAQ (frequently asked questions) document can be a lifesaver for volunteers and staff. When it’s their turn to present the case for support and they don’t have the intimate […]
#104
Overcoming the objections of a prospective donor before, during, and after an ask is a common occurrence for the best fundraisers. An objection is nothing more than a signal or […]
#103
Avoid the standard rubber chicken dinner at all costs. Think creatively in terms of location, entertainment, food, schedule flow, honorees, media, integration of social media, and more.
#102
Great fundraisers know it’s easier to steer a moving ship. Instead of overanalyzing and getting paralyzed, the best development professionals just start moving. Things rarely go as planned anyway. Moving […]
#101
Dale Carnegie said, “A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” As Dale Carnegie points out, remembering names of prospective donors and donors […]
#100
Great fundraisers have some of the very best expressions they use to influence people. Some of my favorites include, “I want to get on your calendar”, “this might amuse you”, […]
#99
Does your organization check all the boxes connected to the philanthropic priorities for a prospective donor? Do you know? Through a recent conversation with a donor, I heard an effective […]
#98
Fundraising is a catalyst and multiplication tool that allows even the smallest gift to ripple outward (think the pebble dropped in the pond), creating lasting positive change and improved lives […]