Some nonprofits or churches don’t think they have enough work to merit a full-time marketing person, and no one wants to spend a penny more than they have to. But every organization has marketing needs, and a long wish listRead more…
To Create a Plan that Is Truly Transformational – Ask These Questions
Do you want to raise the kind of money that not only funds your mission — but also actually transforms your organization? What does it really take to pull off something like this? Why do some organizations tackle huge goals and aspireRead more…
6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever
6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. “Everything,” I replied. His look showedRead more…
Three Lessons for Steward Leaders
What should we say to constituents when the ministry we serve has financial needs? Recently a ministry leader emailed me and asked for advice before sending a message to board members and ministry supporters. While I will keep the identityRead more…
2014 Individual Donor Benchmark Report
The 2014 Individual Donor Benchmark Report intends to help grassroots organizations in the USA strengthen their fundraising efforts. The Report found that the single most important thing organisations can do to strengthen their individual donor fundraising is to create a fundraisingRead more…
7 Benefits for Raising Funds
Many people are given the assignment to raise funds, and yet the reality is they have never raised funds before. So it is fair to ask the question “Why raise financial support?” I want to unveil for you the benefits ofRead more…
China: the fundraising dragon awakes
Or, how do you persuade more than half a billion1 affluent, as yet uninspired individuals that they should become charity donors for the first time ever? Modern China is no newcomer to addressing social issues, leading development, tackling poverty reduction or helping thoseRead more…
How to Draft a Case for Support for Your Capital Campaign
Do you know what your campaign will raise money for? And roughly how much money you want to raise? If so, it’s time to start working on the document that will serve as the heart of your campaign: your caseRead more…
National Resource Mobilization Seminar – August 2015
We are pleased to announce the next round of training programme for Christian leaders in resource mobilization through the National Resource Mobilisation Seminar. It will be held on the 21st and 22ndAugust 2015 at the CEO Centre. This seminar will benefit participants from Christian NGOs,Read more…
The Next Generation of American Giving
This is a study on the multichannel preferences and charitable habits of Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers and Matures in the USA. The study looks at how charities should adapt by surveying donors about their behavior and attitudes. InRead more…