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.
Sometimes A Change Of Scenery Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
Dealing With Charity Leaders With Negative Views Towards Fundraising
FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #7
FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #5
FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #2
FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING
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.
DONOR STEWARDSHIP IS THE IDEAL FUNDRAISING TASK FOR BOARD MEMBERS
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
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.