I’m often asked for a formula for adding major gift officers. There are many variables, but they boil down to these four points.
Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful.
It’s finally here: a new handbook on direct mail called "Creative Deviations." It’s heavy, it’s filled with 286 pages, with nice large print, easy-to-read typeface and lots of “yous.”
Contributions from donors and foundations make a great difference for a number of organizations and causes across the country. However, big philanthropy can often reinforce common misconceptions about charitable giving that can lead to challenges down the road.
One of the most critical tools in an annual giving director’s toolkit is a gift chart. Follow this 4-step process to create your own.
Every professional in the nonprofit arena needs to have a strong professional network to help them achieve greater success over time, and experts agree that networking can take your career to a higher level.
The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.
As prices go up and inflation is a reality, are you worried about what’s going to happen with monthly donors? I’m right there with you. That’s why I was excited to see Enthuse’s “Donor Pulse Report: Summer 2022."
As nonprofits need to be good stewards of the funds from their donors, consulting companies also must do the same with the resources of their clients. A capital campaign is the easy answer, but there are other ways of accomplishing the goals you seek to achieve.
One tiny report makes a tremendous amount of difference. Because it closes the giving loop. Read these stories to see the impact.
