August 4, 2011
Working with a list broker can be the best "cure" for a lackluster direct-mail donor acquisition program if you choose the right partner for your project.
Agencies & Consultant
August 1, 2011
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected PEP Direct to be its fundraising agency of record. As such, the Wilton, N.H.-based fundraising agency will oversee all aspects of the nonprofit’s direct mail program.
June 17, 2011
Learn how River City Food Bank transformed into a stronger, self-sustaining organization with a capacity-building grant from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.
May 18, 2011
Having observed more than 200 fundraising software implementations, I have seen what makes it successful — and some of it may be counterintuitive. Here are three tips for successful fundraising software selection and implementation.
May 1, 2011
Since my move from client to agency, I've become something of an unofficial therapist for folks looking for perspectives from "the other side." Here are a few of the questions I've been asked. Any of them sound familiar?
April 19, 2011
As with anything, moving from a nonprofit to an agency came with some surprises. So for any of you considering making a move from one side to the other, here are some words of learning from somebody who did.
April 5, 2011
When the Southeast Texas Food Bank was incorporated in 1991, it did no fundraising whatsoever, it had two donor names (the executive director and a board member) and its budget was around $700,000. Today, it has 25,000 donor names in its database and an operating budget of $1.9 million.
April 1, 2011
When the Southeast Texas Food Bank was incorporated in 1991, it did no fundraising whatsoever, it had two donor names (the executive director and a board member) and its budget was around $700,000. Today, it has 25,000 donor names in its database and an operating budget of $1.9 million.
January 11, 2011
One of the most lucrative methods of fundraising is through printed materials such as calendars, posters, catalogs and greeting cards. With a minimal investment these items can generate thousands in fundraising revenue, but they have to be done right.
January 1, 2011
2010 Nonprofit Consultant of the Year Lori Van Dusen passes along some of her advice to fundraisers.
