#295
Writing a strong letter of inquiry (LOI) to a foundation seeking their permission to submit a full proposal is a skill that every fundraiser needs to master.
#294
Personal and personalized invitations to join or participate in some activity is the preferred method. Making people feel special is the goal. Whenever possible, avoid the impersonal and generic outreach.
#293
Encourage people to set the right example with a gift of their own to lead the way.
#292
Relationship mapping, the identification of connections and relationships between individuals and organizations, is extremely helpful to building out proper strategies and approaches to prospective donors. Understanding the connections (or lack […]
#291
The Donor Bill of Rights – Right Number 10 – Donors have the right to feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and […]
#290
The Donor Bill of Rights – Right Number 9 – Donors have the right to have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization […]
#289
Having prospect meetings on the calendar drives the right activity and strategy in preparation. So often fundraisers and nonprofit leaders think they need the right materials or strategy first before […]
#288
The Donor Bill of Rights – Right Number 8 – Donors have the right to be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors […]
#284
The Donor Bill of Rights – Right Number 4 – Donors have the right to be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. […]
#283
The Donor Bill of Rights – Right Number 3 – Donors have the right to have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements. You can access the full Donor […]