Monthly donors. They sound great, right? Predictable, recurring, consistent revenue. {cue fundraiser drooling} But how do you get them? Ho
How to Find Time to Read as a Busy Fundraiser
I'm often asked by nonprofit board members, "What's the most important skill to look for in potential fundraising staff?" My answer is always th
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
Evaluation Sheet for New Fundraising Ideas [free download]
Do you have more ideas than you know what to do with? Or does your board of directors have more ideas for you than you can possibly act on
Are You Sabotaging Your Fundraising Just to Save a Buck?
https://youtu.be/2Z0YUiyJmAo Let's talk about my least favorite tool in fundraising. I don't even want to call it a tool, because I don't think
#donorlove Newsletter Audit (with Agents of Good)
Do you send a printed newsletter? Does it boost donor loyalty and engagement? Is it serving your organization or is it just something you do be
Board Fundraising Menu
Do you have a "fundraising board?" Did that question just make you laugh? If so, you are not alone, many (most) nonprofit organizations strug
Fundraising + Personal Productivity [podcast interview]
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Mike Vardy, host of one of my favorite personal productivity podcasts, Productivityist! Mike
The Secret to Sending Prompt Thank You Notes
After we meet with a donor, prospect or volunteer; especially for the first time, we fundraisers have the best of intentions to send a thoughtful
Julia Campbell: What Facebook’s Shift to Privacy Means for Nonprofit Marketers
Has Facebook become a challenge for your nonprofit organization? Have you found your level of engagement to be steadily dropping? Does it