Rebecca J Diamond3 days ago2 minVolunteer, volunteer, volunteerAs a fundraiser it is your job to connect, have you considered volunteering? Personally, I am not always looking to raise money for an...
Rebecca J DiamondApr 61 minLet's have a bake sale!Fundraising has always been about connecting donors with the cause. Fifty years ago, volunteers created activities to help them do that:...
Rebecca J DiamondJan 251 minLove what you do, and you will never work a day in your life.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...
Rebecca J DiamondJan 191 minHybrid or busthttps://www.philanthropy.com/article/tips-for-planning-a-hybrid-fundraising-event
Rebecca J DiamondOct 22, 20213 minThe Best Donor Thank You Letters Have These Details in CommonEvery 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,...
Rebecca J DiamondAug 17, 20213 minDon't Worry You Don't Have to Fundraise—The #1 Lie Told When Joining a Nonprofit BoardEach and every member of your nonprofit board should be making an annual, financial contribution to the nonprofit.
Rebecca J DiamondAug 9, 20212 minThanking Your Donors Should Be a CelebrationActually, there is one super simple and effective way to thank your donors, say “thank you.” I recently had a conversation with an...
Rebecca J DiamondJul 26, 20213 min7 Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board MembersNonprofit boards are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities, which includes being responsible for the financial health...
Rebecca J DiamondJul 16, 20213 min11 Nonprofit Terms You Should KnowAs in most industries, the world of nonprofits has its own jargon.
Rebecca J DiamondMay 18, 20212 minTips to make your mark!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...
Rebecca J DiamondMay 11, 20211 minMore than a thank you note.Recently a fundraising friend shared an article about a major university donor that was breaking up with educational institution. The...
Rebecca J DiamondMay 4, 20211 minThe thank you note….again.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,...
Rebecca J DiamondSep 15, 20201 minResearch. Outreach. Engage. RepeatAs 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...
Rebecca J DiamondSep 10, 20201 minWhat is your secret potion?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,...
Rebecca J DiamondSep 10, 20201 minFundraise. NOW.Did you pause your fundraising plan due to Covid? Were you concerned that fundraising would be considered disrespectful if your...
Rebecca J DiamondSep 9, 20202 minWho's the Donor? I Don't Know.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...
Rebecca J DiamondFeb 17, 20202 minThe Thank You Note......do we really need to talk about this?As a fundraiser and relationship builder I have always taught my teams that thank you notes go out immediately! Thank you notes are...
Rebecca J DiamondDec 6, 20191 minDid you receive on Giving Tuesday?This year seems to have been the most successful year yet for Giving Tuesday, did you receive? Prepping in advance, sending out emails...