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3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In Fundraising On Giving Tuesday

3 Ways To Get Your Board Members Involved In Fundraising On Giving Tuesday

Encouraging board members to play a fundraising role is an uphill battle for charities of all types and sizes. The good news is that Giving Tuesday offers us a unique opportunity to increase our boards’ enthusiasm on all matters related to fundraising.

Dealing With Charity Leaders With Negative Views Towards Fundraising

Dealing With Charity Leaders With Negative Views Towards Fundraising

Although no charity should ever exploit the people they serve by unexpectantly asking them to donate what limited money they possess. However, leaving them out of fundraising appeals is also unwise.

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #7

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #7

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are three (3) guiding principles for people and groups who seek to build a better society everywhere. DEI is also shaping the strategies and approaches that charities use to raise funds and create impact.

FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

As challenging as getting board members involved in fundraising can be, sometimes it is the charity’s fault for failing to achieve this objective. Here are five (5) important variables every charity must consider when encouraging their board to assume a more active fundraising role.

IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

Boards with high giving rates are a sign of a healthy and sustainable fundraising strategy. Yet is it realistic or necessary that all board members donate personally to their organization? In this blog entry we explore various ways that charities can generate greater personal gifts from its board members even if some choose not to donate.

10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

Establishing an ongoing two-way conversation with its donors is a crucial part of building a sustainable and passionate base of support for any charity. It enables an organization to learn about their donors’ interests, talents, connections and giving abilities so they may guide their supporters along their philanthropic journey. However, the task of initiating a meaningful and informative conversation can be an awkward and mysterious experience for many charities. In this article we present ten (10) fundamental questions that an organization can ask their donors to kick-start a compelling long-term discussion.

Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

As valuable as volunteers are in the non-profit world, giving them roles for which they are not qualified nor interested can have disastrous results for charities and the people they serve. Moreover, grant-makers are often very cognisant of organizations who lack responsible volunteer management practices and this is frequently a reason why applications are denied. This entry explores three (3) effective practices that organizations can embrace to ensure that their volunteers remain their greatest resource.

Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

Asking non-profit Board members to donate financially when they already give so much of their time and energy might seem unfair to some. However, Board members who prefer not to give might be jeopardizing the future well-being of the organizations they govern.