As a fundraiser it is your job to connect, have you considered volunteering? Personally, I am not always looking to raise money for an...

Fundraising has always been about connecting donors with the cause. Fifty years ago, volunteers created activities to help them do that:...

I have always taken that saying to heart. When I am on my game, making calls, sending emails, receiving responses, it is like a high I...

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Every thank you letter you send to a donor is a chance to make a great impression. By making a great impression in your thank you letter,...

Each and every member of your nonprofit board should be making an annual, financial contribution to the nonprofit.

Actually, there is one super simple and effective way to thank your donors, say “thank you.” I recently had a conversation with an...

Nonprofit boards are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities, which includes being responsible for the financial health...

As in most industries, the world of nonprofits has its own jargon.

Did you just start a new development position and want to make sure the boss knows you were the best hire? Here are a few ideas, tried...

Recently a fundraising friend shared an article about a major university donor that was breaking up with educational institution. The...

I received a thank you note for a donation this week, oh no, not again I thought. First off, no signature, not even an signature,...

As I am sitting at my desk on this beautiful Sunday in Virginia, I am busy researching a new list of potential contacts that two of my...

Do you have a fundraising strength that others don't? What is it? Identify what makes you unique and use it. Some people love the close,...

Did you pause your fundraising plan due to Covid? Were you concerned that fundraising would be considered disrespectful if your...

Not to long ago I was working with a new development team and a $1,000 check was placed on my desk. Yeah, a $1,000 donation. I asked...

As a fundraiser and relationship builder I have always taught my teams that thank you notes go out immediately! Thank you notes are...

This year seems to have been the most successful year yet for Giving Tuesday, did you receive? Prepping in advance, sending out emails...