By Rebecca Diamond, CEO, Rebecca Diamond Fundraising Nonprofit boards of directors are essential to the success of an organization....

Part 1: Why Nonprofit Boards Need a Give-Get Policy From Day One As a nonprofit consultant, I’ve often seen organizations struggle with...

The Calm Before the Storm: How Nonprofits Can Thrive in a Politically Charged Fundraising Climate By Rebecca DiamondRebecca Diamond...

It’s no secret—fundraising during an election year can feel like you’re caught in a desert of dry donor pipelines. Every conversation...

Simplifying Nonprofit and Philanthropy Talk for Better Engagement Have you ever found yourself nodding along to a conversation,...

In the world of fundraising, passion is the secret sauce that can turn a hesitant donor into a committed supporter. As the CEO of the...

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...