Board Members and the Low-Giving Syndrome
Some Board Members make no financial gifts at all to the organization or make relatively small gifts. I call this the “Low-Giving Syndrome”. Is this OK?
Read MoreChildless People - The Most Generous Donors – Profile #2
It’s almost always a wonderful thing to have children, but people who don’t have them have a lot more time to develop other interests. Our nurturing, caring instincts can be directed to efforts in our communities – volunteering and giving financially.
Read MoreBusiness Owners - The Most Generous Donors – Profile #1
How can you identify and engage these donors, since they are probably not going to introduce themselves, set an appointment, come in and make a big gift? Here are some suggestions.
Read MoreAn Expensive Lesson in Fundraising
Anyone who intends to support your organization will understand that every dollar you have to spend on coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner in order to meet with them is one less dollar available for your organization to spend on your mission. Don’t get caught holding the bag.
Read MoreNonprofits: Got a Case for Support?
Every organization needs a case statement for support, especially if you are exploring a Capital Campaign. But the utility of a case statement, written well and updated often, can carry you through many routine fundraising activities during the year.
Read MoreNo Shortcuts to Great Fundraising
Around Board tables, we sometimes hear about big gifts from previously unknown donors or million-dollar galas or large grants from foundations - all to other nonprofit groups - and someone invariably says, “Wow! How did they get so lucky?” We need to ask, “Was it just luck?”
Read MoreIs a Campaign Feasibility Study Necessary?
A cost of fundraising between 10 and 25% of your campaign goal is reasonable in terms of the metrics most funders apply to campaign fundraising. Hiring a feasibility study and – if needed – an internal readiness study will make sure that your investment is well-considered.
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