
Engaging Boards in Fundraising
Working productively with your board of directors is key to organizational success. Ensuring that all board members are engaged with fundraising is a process that

Working productively with your board of directors is key to organizational success. Ensuring that all board members are engaged with fundraising is a process that

When I work with clients to plan fundraising campaigns, one question that frequently comes up is how to measure success. While a final dollar figure

There are common misconceptions about what makes a great fundraiser. It is not just being extroverted and loving to talk—although many fundraisers have those traits.

Relationships, and the ability to build strong ones, are at the heart of good fundraising. I explored the art and science of relationship building in

Previously, I shared 10 New Ways to Prospect to help boost outcomes and unlock fresh sources of support. If you have followed some of these

Summer is usually a time when the fast-paced day-to-day activity of development offices slows down a bit—there are typically fewer gifts, visits, and events and

Fundraising can be full of contradictions—to those outside of our world, we are extroverts who spend all day talking with donors and other constituents. However,

This Little Bean Group article shares practical fundraising phrases that help you ask for donations with confidence and clarity. It explains how specific wording encourages

Last month, I shared tips for developing partnerships with foundations. To address how we steward these relationships, I reached out to my former colleague Sarah

In my recent rundown of common fundraising mistakes, the first was overlooking the importance of a prompt and meaningful thank you. While it takes time, it’s a valuable investment in donor retention.
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