You and your group might benefit hugely from the help of a major gifts coach.
Given the needs that I currently see in the nonprofit community to understand major gifts, I’ve recently decided to offer major gifts coaching as a stand-alone service. Here’s what it’s about.
Read MoreMany of us believe we would not be good at fundraising. But how do we know? Are there personal characteristics that are necessary? This article’s conclusions may surprise you.
Read MoreDon't miss the opportunity to equip your new board members with the knowledge and skills they need to participate in fundraising. They will make terrific new team members!
Read MoreIf your group has too few foundation grants coming in for the investment you are making in staff, it may be a result of not enough research, too few inquiries, or an approach that lacks the human touch. Foundation staff and board members are people, too, and establishing a person-to-person relationship - while it might be difficult to get started - pays dividends in the long run. This article is about how to get started.
Read MoreThere's not just one "secret" to great fundraising. And the "secrets" are not actually secret. But there are key elements common to most great fundraising efforts, and I'm going to share with you some of the ones I've observed (and been part of) over my years in the fundraising profession.
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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.
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