I think it's time for a little bit of a reality check. Yes, we're in unprecedented times and lots of things are rapidly changing, but one thing ha
Category: Fundraising Planning
Quit Searching for the Fundraising Fountain of Youth
https://youtu.be/UXoJQra_OVQ In this post I'd like to address a growing pet peeve of mine... It seems that every time I go to a fundraising
Why You Need an Editorial Calendar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwkNet7Ynyc What is an editorial calendar? It is a document used to map out every communication for a set time
Sandy Rees: How to Start a Monthly Giving Program for Your Small Nonprofit
One of my most common recommendations to clients is to start a monthly giving program. Often times the response that I receive is "we alread
Steven Screen: When to Attempt to Innovate
I talk a lot about the need for innovation in fundraising. I include a photo of a grumpy committee member with a speech bubble saying "If it ain
Have a Fundraising Plan. Period.
You really need a fundraising plan. You can't just fly by the seat of your pants and take opportunities as they come along. That's reactive fundrai