In the nonprofit fundraising world, it is easy to get caught up in fundraising strategies that seem flashy but produce little return on investment. Whether it’s a big campaign with lots of visibility but no lasting impact, or an expensive…
What you do now matters most The belief that fundraising dollars will inevitably decrease during a recession is one of the most dangerous and pervasive myths in the nonprofit sector. Imagine if donors only opened their wallets based on the…
Fundraising for environmental causes is a crucial endeavor. While the sector continues to grow its revenue each year, it also comes with a set of unique challenges. For nonprofit leaders who are trying to make any type of environmental impact…
You have a dream to grow your nonprofit, deepen its mission, and expand its impact. That’s fantastic! But remember, you cannot do it alone. If you want to see your dream become a reality, you need a team. Teamwork, makes…
The decision to hire a fundraising consultant is challenging. Especially for small and mid sized nonprofits. The culture in most nonprofits conditions us to believe we need superhuman abilities. Bringing about change while being under-resourced becomes a badge of honor. …
When looking at fundraising coaching there is a lot to think about. Unfortunately, most people think that you hire a fundraising coach only when things are bad. When you cant keep the lights on. When the organization is about to…
Introduction: Why Fundraising Metrics Matter for Nonprofit Success Clear fundraising metrics are critical for your success! In 2023 I was called in to help a nonprofit in crisis. They were over 100 years old and practically insolvent. They didn’t know…
Election year fundraising has apparently has leaders and fundraisers shaking in their boots. I recently ran a poll on LinkedIn with a simple question. What has you most concerned about fundraising in 2024. One topic was of biggest concern. The…
Every piece of available data says the same thing. Nonprofits have a significant lapsed donor problem! People have said for generations, “you have everything you need in your donor file”. This may no longer be true. Why? Most of our…
Donor development strategies are one of the most important tasks of any nonprofit leader. In 2025, they’ve become more critical than ever. But for many of us, it’s one of the most fear-provoking activities we can think of. With federal funding…