This article contains advice for small and larger groups on hiring and retaining a great development officer. Hiring this professional is a critical project but it's not easy. This article brings you options to consider.
Read MoreI love jokes! During the pandemic, they’ve been wonderfully stress-reducing. But what does joke telling or story telling have to do with fundraising? Story telling? A LOT!
Read MoreWhat if you don't have the support of any megadonors and you're not sure how to get on MacKenzie Scott's radar screen?
Read MoreMost 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.
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 MoreRemember this: Foundations are in the business of investing in nonprofits that perform work leading to goals and outcomes desired by their leadership. If your group can help enable them to come closer to those goals and outcomes, they need you. You are doing something they cannot do themselves.
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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