A passion for a cause makes the nonprofit sector special and unique. Try never to lose it, and if you do, there is always the business or government sector for you!
Most of us like to talk. And we like the sound of our voices. But being a great listener — an active and engaged listener — is key to deep relationship building and fundraising success.
To be successful, you need enough qualified prospects to be likely candidates for their larger giving levels. You also need volunteers and staff (and we still believe in the power of volunteers making gift requests) to make these visits.
Here is Part 1 of 54 ideas from readers for innovation in fundraising. Don't miss your chance to steal them!
Fundraising is an ever-challenging, ever-changing endeavor. To rise above the status quo requires more than relying on motivational clichés. So when you hear people in your organization talk about innovative thinking, encourage them to put a little less emphasis on the innovative and little more on the thinking.
People respond to professionals who are energized by their work. Let's show our passion as fundraising professionals to help transform our profession and the world.
Independent fundraising events (IFEs) are proving successful and lucrative for organizations of all shapes, sizes and missions. While it’s true that there are many benefits of starting one of these profitable programs, diving in carelessly ensures that you don’t maximize your revenue potential.
These are just a few of the issues you'll be able to delve in to when you attend the FREE FundRaising Success Virtual Conference & Expo. And it's all online.
Attention to detail improves the fundraising "net." By having a strong gift-processing, accounting and donor stewardship function, you have vital tools to deepen donor relationships.
What has nearly 4 million volunteers each year, raises more than $75 million in revenue and is NOT an event? And, more importantly, is your nonprofit doing it?
