As we prepare to close the books on 2015, it’s a good time to reflect on the year we’ve had, make resolutions for the year ahead, and think creatively about how we can achieve our goals. For foundations and nonprofitRead more…
Connected for Good: A Gameplan for a generous life
Are you looking for ways to make change that’s important to you, rather than just responding to an endless stream of appeals and campaigns? Are you experiencing donor fatigue? Are you weary of fundraising that looks and feels like professionalRead more…
Why This Data Nerd Isn’t Sold On Effective Altruism
The Effective Altruism cadre wants to tell you where to donate your money. They claim these recommendations are based on rationality, effectiveness, and efficiency and that any thinking person would agree with their rankings. It is easy to believe theyRead more…
A Post-#GivingTuesday Reflection
#GivingTuesday, a creation of the 92nd Street Y in New York City, is intended to bring together individuals, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity and giving. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday takes place on the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black FridayRead more…
Free ebook – Annual Giving Statement Resource
How to surprise and delight your givers with an excellent annual giving statement strategy. THIS GUIDE SERVES AS A PATHWAY TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AN EXCELLENT ANNUAL GIVING STATEMENT. THIS GUIDE INCLUDES: • SAMPLE COVER LETTER • SAMPLE IMPACTRead more…
EFA report reveals Europe-wide optimism in voluntary income growth
Fundraising associations across Europe are optimistic about voluntary income growth, according toresearch from the European Fundraising Association (EFA). The report, Fundraising in Europe 2015, questioned fundraising associations in 16 European countries, The majority of the associations surveyed reported that voluntary income rose (eight) orRead more…
FREE eBook: Teaching Your Church to Give
According to CNN Money, “27% of Americans have no savings whatsoever, and 46% had less than $800 available in savings to cover an emergency.” If you’re serious about discipleship, you can’t afford to shy away from the important subjects of personalRead more…
U.S. Foundation Funding for Africa: 2015 Edition
U.S. foundations made grants totaling nearly $1.5 billion focused on Africa in 2012. This represented 25 percent of foundations’ international giving, up from 14 percent in 2002. Produced by Foundation Center in cooperation with Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group, this first-everRead more…
Top 10 Tips to Catapult Your Major Gift Fundraising
Here’s a special list of my FAVORITE ideas, tips and strategies that I’ve developed over 30 years in fundraising. It’s some of my best wisdom. Some of these ideas are short-cuts. Some are out-of-the-box. And some are my magic keysRead more…
Giving Days Playbook: New approaches to short-term fundraising
Nonprofits need to use a variety of fundraising tools to achieve their fundraising goals. Read more about the giving days ideas and tools proving to be most effective including: Top giving-day strategies that are paying off for other nonprofits BestRead more…