We often hear about annual giving and major gifts in the world of fundraising, but understanding how to balance these two approaches can be tricky. Annual...
Episode 59 If you’re looking for tips on how to make the perfect ask when it comes to raising funds for your organization or project, then...
As a donor and volunteer, my commitment to an organization is vital in ensuring its success. Over time, however, it’s natural to question whether our passion...
Episode 43 Episode 43 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Lisa Greer, a fundraising coach, nonprofit change-maker, major donor, and author of the bestselling book...
Episode 26 Episode 26 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Patti Murphy, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau Charitable Foundation. Patti has a unique “backstory”,...
To successfully raise funds, you must adhere to three principals. I wrote one of my very first posts about that here. I reinforced these three principals...
The Case for Support (or Case as it is more commonly known) is the primary tool that an organization has to raise money. It should explain...
I admit it. I like to move at a good pace. Perhaps it is my Attention Deficit Disorder, and that I get bored quickly. I guess...
A few years ago, I wrote an article that listed seven different truths about fundraising (here). The past 14 months have been quite a roller coaster...
Have you ever had that feeling that something just “clicked” for you? Even after decades of working in the same profession? (This goes to reinforce my...