Has “Generosity” lost its power?
Used too often and without thought, “generous” and “generosity” lose their power. Do we cheapen these words by calling every donor “generous”?
Read MorePlanned giving is a GAME CHANGER!
What if I told you that I could bring you 100 brand new major donor prospects who will each ultimately give your organization $100,000, and over the next few years will increase their annual gifts and be among your campaign donors when you have a special campaign? You would say, “Terrific, Dianna! Where are they?”
Read MorePart 1 - Board Members CAN ask for big gifts!
Board Members and Campaign Committee members often turn pale when faced with asking a donor for a significant gift. How can these solicitations for significant gifts (also called “major gifts”) go smoothly and with great results?
Read MoreDoes Your Group Need a Fundraising Consultant?
How do you know if your group needs a fundraising consultant? What can a fundraising consultant do that no one on your board or staff can do, to help you raise the funds you need? This post describes some of the situations that might bring you to interview fundraising consultants, and what you should expect to find in consultants you might hire.
Read MoreUseful Metrics for Your Fundraising Plan
Have you developed metrics for your fundraising programs? How can you make them meaningful? How can you make sure your whole organization embraces them, including your Board? And how can you be sure they are helping you raise more money, producing more net income for your mission?
Read MoreFundraising Envy - Combat it with Best-Fit Strategies
Board members often compare your organization with another they’ve heard about, in fundraising. But Fill-in-the-Blank-Organization is not like your organization, and therein lies the reason you should not be raising money exactly like Fill-in-the-Blank-Organization does. Your group needs what I call “Best Fit” fund raising activities and programs.
Read MoreTransform Your Loyal Donors from Boring to Exciting!
Loyal donors, even giving at a modest level, are telling you something: They care enough to give every year. Your group is part of their life. And in some cases, they could give much more than they are giving now.
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