#209
Pay attention to your $1,000 donors. In due time they can become your $1 million dollars.
#208
You never know in fundraising if you are going to be planting seeds or harvesting the crop.
#207
Consider starting the relationship with your prospective donor with a tour of your facility and program to create an immediate connection to your organization’s impact and people.
#206
It’s not entirely possible to eliminate the preemptive gift or “go away” gift but the savvy fundraiser can often turn that first gift into a down payment on a much […]
#205
Successful development professionals tie donors to the mission of the organization.
#204
The CEO of a nonprofit organization is expected by savvy donors to also be the CDO (Chief Development Officer).
#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.