February - 2016

5 Ways to Engage Donors

To Fundraise Means to Engage…You can’t just walk across a coffee shop and ask a girl you’ve never met to marry you. If you go to dictionary.com and search for the word “Fundraise” this is what you will find. See anything interesting, or out of the ordinary here? For me, the ONE word that lit up my computer screen is the word, “ENGAGE.” To fundraise means to engage…If you ever want to increase giving to your organization to significant levels, it is crucial to have a relation

5 Ways to Engage Donors

The Role of Board and Staff in Fundraising

“What exactly is my role when it comes to fundraising?” This is truly a major topic of conversation among consultants, staff members, boards, committees, volunteers, etc. I have worked with organizations who have had boards that were so involved and willing to do anything you asked to create success, and I have worked with others who have had boards with little to no involvement. I can tell you the prior is certainly more of a pleasant experience. The reality is that board

The Role of Board and Staff in Fundraising

Foundation for Optimum Fundraising: The Development Plan

Mapping out your future is a must if you ever really want to fundraise at an optimum level. Fundraising is pure strategy…The good news is that it is not really that complicated to develop solid fundraising strategies. We’ve all heard the saying, “those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” Well…It’s true. I am huge on structures and frameworks to help guide you through processes so goals and objectives can be attained. I think without some type of organization in your attempt t

Foundation for Optimum Fundraising: The Development Plan

The Key to Successful Fundraising

Try Googling this title and see how many articles come up…EVERYONE is offering the key to successful fundraising! These articles are very insightful and the authors are no doubt knowledgeable on the subject. However, I have one issue with “The Key to Successful Fundraising.” First, let’s begin with the word “key.” What is a key? I usually think of a piece of metal that is cut precisely so that it fits exactly like it needs to in a door, deadbolt, etc. so that internal pins

The Key to Successful Fundraising