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Nonprofit Leaders: What should you do when you feel like you blew an interview with a funder?
Have you ever felt like you blew an interview with a funder? That’s the call I got from one of my favorite clients. She was discouraged and felt like she might not get selected for a large, multi-year investment. What was my response?
4 Steps my Nonprofit Client took to Secure a $5 Million Gift
I did a really good job of not checking email while I was traveling with family in India the first two weeks of January. But, I knew one of my clients was having a huge meeting and I was dying to know the outcome!
So, I snuck a few peeks…and saw this!
How To Communicate Your Mission on Your Nonprofit’s Website
By Christine Ward of Cornershop Creative
Your nonprofit’s website should make your mission crystal clear. Follow these tips to ensure visitors understand your mission and feel inspired to take action.
Nonprofit Leaders: Focus on Relational Fundraising Strategies
Nonprofit Leaders: If your Development Committee spends their entire meeting brainstorming about social media or how to hit your 5K goal, you have a bigger problem than you think. How so?
Nonprofit Fundraising and Major Donors
I had an Ah-ha moment the other day. I had this realization that many Board Members (and fundraisers) don’t actually know WHO a major donor is.
What I mean is….Too often I hear “I don’t know any major donors.”
First off, this isn’t true. We all do. I promise you.
Nonprofit Leaders: To build a sustainable revenue path, you must play the LONG GAME with donors . . .
To really build a sustainable, steady, and diversified revenue path for your nonprofit you must play the long game with donors.
What’s that look like?
Nonprofit Donors Don’t Always Want Something In Return
Donors DON'T always want something in return for giving to your mission.
Case in point...and a true story…
FORBES Nonprofit Council // Beyond Fundraising: How To Attract Investment-Level Donors With Organizational Clarity
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 “Beyond Fundraising: How to Attract Investment-Level Donors with Organizational Clarity”.
Your Nonprofit’s Mission Is Worthy Of Donors Giving To—Without “Getting Something” In Return
“Every year, that donor comes to our gala and buys the biggest auction item because they want to give more….and then they don’t even take/use the item!”
Ummmm….
Sherry Quam Taylor on Elevate Your Event Podcast
I was recently on the Elevate Your Event podcast, hosted by Jeff Porter and Inga Veiss of Handbid. It was a fun conversation!
We took a deep dive into game-changing strategies like diversifying revenue streams, building authentic relationships with major donors, and evolving board roles to drive sustainable growth.
Track These 5 Donor Insights to Guide Your Next Nonprofit Fundraiser
By Dave Martin of CharityEngine
Understanding donors is the key to maximizing fundraising success. Here are the top donor insights your nonprofit should track to guide its next fundraiser.
Nonprofit Fundraising Is Fairly Practical (if we let it be!)
Does your Board Member believe your organization's mission is worthy of THEIR network giving a donation to….WITHOUT getting prizes, gimmicks, or gifts in return? Really?
No auction items. No chicken dinner. No wine pull. No casino night?
Here’s how I can tell they’re not convinced….(real issues with real clients right now)
Understanding the Nonprofit Donor Lifecycle: 6 Steps to Know
By Sarah Tedesco of DonorSearch
The donor lifecycle describes how your nonprofit grows its relationships with its supporters over time. Discover its six major steps in this quick guide.