Gandhi once said, “There is enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” This often quoted phrase began as an encouragement to me. “That’s right!” I thought. “The needs of the world are not greater than our resources.”Read more…
3 Concerns for Those Raising Funds
As a fund raiser I’m always concerned as to how effective I am as a fund raiser. Now is the time when you and I can take a look at three of those concerns. Why do some raising funds haveRead more…
What’s Driving Your Donors?
In seminars I do at conferences, I’ll frequently ask the question, “What is the primary purpose of development?” Answers always vary, but they tend to cluster in several areas like raising funds, building relationships, advancing the organization’s mission, and teaching stewardship. There’s truth inRead more…
6 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Online Fundraising
Well, really, there are more than just six mistakes that nonprofits make when they try to raise funds online. But these six really stand out. They are from a new study from Dunhan+Company, a consultant for nonprofit fundraising and marketing,Read more…
Financial Developer 24
With many ministries, organisations, churches and networks struggling financially and because fund development is an important ministry, we are very excited with the new OM course in financial development. The attached brochure and participant reaction will give more information aboutRead more…
Strengthen Your Fundraising Appeal With the “MPI” Formula
Here’s a very smart, efficient way to present your fundraising appeal. I’ve run into this format lately and think it’s extremely effective. It forces you to be crystal clear about the three fundamental parts of any fundraising conversation: How muchRead more…
Online Fundraising Scorecard: A National Study Analyzing Online Fundraising Habits & Donor Experience
Online fundraising is becoming more and more important. Research in the US indicates that religious organisations are far behind in using technology as effective tool to raise funds. In the free report that can be requested through the given website,Read more…
5 Ways Great Strategy Can Transform a Nonprofit
I’ve been working with several clients lately to create a strategic plan, and I love the moment when the real value of the strategic plan and the process of creating one becomes blatantly obvious. It’s the point at which board, staff,Read more…
Making a World of Difference: How BRICS Diaspora Give
Populations of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who live in the US are keen to contribute both to their countries of origin and to their adopted country. Many of them are also looking outward and wouldRead more…
6 Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Your Donor Retention
Encouraging donors to keep giving and give more to a ministry can be a challenge. Gail Perry describes 6 steps that organisations can take to retain donors.