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The Business Behind Nonprofit Fundraising—You Need to Fix the Root of the Issue First
Steady, unrestricted revenue for gen-operating expenses gets solved at the business level. Not always the traditional fundraising level.
Misconceptions about Nonprofit Boards
I recently read a great article from my colleague Sarah Olivieri called “Top 5 Reasons Communication Breaks Down Between Boards and Executive Directors”. I’ll link it HERE.
Here’s why I’m still thinking about it . . .
In Nonprofit Fundraising, the right tools can help you land a $250K gift
The other day I saw a post that read something like...“A glossy deck or gift chart doesn't get major donors to give more money.” Do I agree with that statement?
Co-Host Spot on The Nonprofit Show Podcast: Sherry’s Top Trends for 2025
I’m sharing my recent co-host spot on The Nonprofit Show where I share some BOLD fundraising trends for 2025!
Nonprofit Leaders: This is how you build a sustainable organization . . .
Do you know what creates a strong Capital Campaign?
A strong annual fund.
Do you know what creates a strong Growth Campaign?
A strong annual fund.
Equip Your Nonprofit Development Team to Fundraise with a More Practical Approach
The nonprofit sector has tried to trick us.
It tells us fundraising looks like . . .
Nonprofit Fundraising is Education
We’ve put the idea that “to make programs grow, you must restrict funds to PROGRAMMING” behind us by now, right?
We know this statement isn’t true...
But, I know lots of you must continually educate board members and donors about this concept.
Nonprofit Fundraising: How Your Development Team Can Secure Unrestricted Gifts
Nonprofit Leaders: I don't need to tell you that UNRESTRICTED gen-ops donations make the greatest difference to...your mission, your annual growth, your infrastructure, and your long-term sustainability.
But here's what I hear too often…
FORBES Nonprofit Council // Tortoise Versus Hare: Who Wins In Nonprofit Fundraising?
As you know, I'm an Official Member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council! You can see ALL my articles here.
This month's NEW article is called:
Tortoise Versus Hare: Who Wins In Nonprofit Fundraising?
The Impact Investment-Level Conversations have with your Nonprofit Donors
Q: Do you know what helps your fundraising team reach their goals every year?
A: Taking the long view.
Is your team able to tell a story incorporating your multi-year plan? Not just programmatically, but the overall growth and financial story of your organization?
Nonprofit Leaders: How you feel about money greatly impacts your ability to invest in your organization’s growth . . .
Nonprofit growth is highly influenced by your own personal Money Psychology. My approach to fundraising changed when I started studying this topic.
A Nonprofit’s Revenue Growth is Based on the Leadership’s Spending and Investing
I’ve gotten really good at knowing my perfect client. In the first call I’m listening for something really specific. . .
Is there a nervous energy around taking risks and spending money to raise more money?
I’ll be hesitant if I hear things like this . . .
Nonprofit Fundraisers Have Control Over the Size and Pacing of the Donor Gift
A fundraiser told me the other day that one of their individual donors used to mail in a $50K gift…then the next year it was only $10K…the next, $5K…
They shrugged as if that’s just how the ball bounces.
Well, I disagree . . . That’s not how the ball bounces . . .