#77
In hard times, good fundraisers don’t shut down…they double down.
#76
If you want advice, ask for money. If you want money, ask for advice.
#75
On a nonprofit board, participation is not evenly divided among its members. The joke is that one third of all board members show up and do the work. One third […]
#74
For most fundraising professionals, success is linked closely to the partnership that exists with, and the capabilities of, their supervisor or manager. Looking for a new job as a professional […]
#73
Hiring a good fundraiser for an organization can feel like trying to find a unicorn. You want to find someone that is strategic, an excellent communicator, a people person, someone […]
#72
A fundraising goal set too high can discourage donors from giving early, especially if they feel the goal is out of reach for an organization. Too many donors taking a […]
#71
There is no plagiarism in fundraising. It’s very common for fundraisers to collaborate and share best practices and to borrow effective language that is proven successful.
#70
While it is easy to celebrate all that philanthropy helps to accomplish to make this world better, we must also not fail to realize that philanthropy can also produce negative […]
#69
Age is a big factor in giving, especially when it comes to the largest gifts. It is reported that the average age of the million-dollar donor is 70 years old.
#68
Promoting equal sacrifice rather than equal gifts is a foundational tool to help people understand the power and necessity of securing major gift support to meet a goal. Relying exclusively […]