How to steward your donors? ASK them!

April 16, 2021 by Dianna Smiley in Understanding Donors, Strategy, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Planned Giving

Most gifts come from donors who've already given, not new donors. This article is about how we treat these valuable people, helping them give more, now and in the future.

Does Your Group Need a Fundraising Consultant?

June 13, 2019 by Dianna Smiley in Consulting - fundraising

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.