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During last month’s Walk With a Consultant, we discussed some of the pros and cons of special event fundraising. I was getting ready for my presentation at the AFP Conference, and some of the questions we discussed over coffee came up again at the conference. This month, I’d love to continue that conversation, as well […]
If you know me at all, you know I love to help nonprofits raise more money. And, if you know me well, you also know I like to have some fun in the process! This year, at AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising in San Francisco, I’m doing both. It’s really simple and fun. Here’s how […]
When my good friend Amy Eisenstein asked me to write the foreword for her new book, 50 Asks in 50 Weeks, Second Edition, it was one of the easiest “yes” responses I’ve ever made! The impact of this book on my fundraising skills can’t be overstated, and I know you’ll benefit in the same way […]
Guest Post by Kathy Hoeck. Kathy has been assisting nonprofit organizations in their grant-seeking plans since 2009 and founded KLH Grant Services, LLC in 2015. Her passion for research and writing allow her to craft proposals that are specific to her clients’ missions and that bring supporting data to strengthen individual narratives. The goal of […]
Early in my career, I came across a quote that radically altered how I viewed my job as a development officer. “The donors’ need to give is always greater than the charity’s need to receive.” The longer I live, the more convinced I am that the philosophy of that quote is true. Each of us […]
“I’ve got a great idea for a new event. No one else is doing one like it and I’m SURE it will raise a lot of money!” exclaimed an enthusiastic board member. “Let’s add a couple more mailings this year to ask for donations. We increased our budget so need more income to meet it” […]
Just last week the CEO of a dynamic charitable organization worried . . . “We don’t know if we’re going to make payroll in December!” How about you? Do you find yourself scrambling at year end just to make THIS year’s fundraising budget? Then, if you DO reach the goal, do you breathe a sigh […]
“We’ll see what happens in the next election. Talk to me after November.” “It’s probably best if we wait until the spring. I’m just not sure what will happen before then.” Maybe you’ve gotten responses like these during conversations with donors or perhaps when your team comes together to plan your next steps. These are […]
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been discussing some tips from a seminar called “Mission, Money, & Management: Keeping Boards and Donors Connected in Difficult Times.” This week’s tip are all about story. I love stories. If you’ve spent any time with me, you know that I enjoy a powerful story and the way […]
In our line of work, there will be difficult times. That’s a given. What is not a given is the way we respond to those difficulties. Recently, I had the pleasure of keynoting the Take-5 speaking series, sponsored by HoganTaylor. For three days and in three different cities, I presented a seminar called “Mission, Money, […]