If your Board members are giving as much as they can personally, they can feel confident in helping others to give at the level they are able, which may be much higher. It takes work to help your Board members understand the power of their own example and their own story.
Read MoreOne meaning of “building your donor base” is to increase support from your existing donors, or as I like to call it, “loving those who already love you.” How can it be done?
Read MoreJust remember: Asking someone for a gift acknowledges their care for the organization and what it accomplishes for the community. It’s about the donor’s interest in furthering your work.
Read MoreIn reality, for every volunteer who objects to being asked — and I’m not sure they even exist! — there are many volunteers who respond to an ask by thinking, “From my volunteering, I know they use contributed dollars well. I’m happy to give as much as I can, to help them even more.”
Read MoreHere are three factors to consider when determining the right mix of funding for your group: the composition of your board, the age of your group, and the nature of your mission and work.
Read MoreHow do you know if your organization is initiating enough contact with your donors and of the right kind? Is it possible to have too much? (Yes!) But the problem for most organizations is not having enough contact.
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