Insights
How to Onboard Fundraisers and Reduce Turnover
The problem of turnover in fundraising is widely known. While the last few years have brought particular and persistent hiring pressures, the competition for talent has always been fierce. Last year, I wrote a two-part series addressing the reality of turnover in our field. I addressed both building organizational resiliency
How to Onboard Fundraisers and Reduce Turnover
The problem of turnover in fundraising is widely known. While the last few years have brought particular and persistent hiring pressures, the competition for talent has always been fierce. Last year, I wrote a two-part series addressing the reality of turnover in our field. I addressed both building organizational resiliency
A Personal Giving Guide for Giving Tuesday
As a nonprofit fundraising professional, I am fascinated by how different organizations utilize Giving Tuesday. As a donor, I find Giving Tuesday overwhelming. The emails and social media messages are
Donor Cultivation: Starting Conversations with New and Prospective Donors
My posts on fundraising phrases and questions to uncover donors’ stories are consistently popular on the LBG website. I think readers are hungry for practical advice on donor cultivation, and
Revitalizing Work Habits
Fall is a great time of year to examine your current habits, think about what is and isn’t working for you, and make adjustments. In the midst of back-to-school season,
Re-engaging With Supporters
Earlier this year, I wrote about using down time in the summer to dig into donor data. This exercise can help you get the full picture of your fundraising efforts
August Ask Me Anything!
It’s August! So let’s mix things up a bit with an Ask Me Anything roundup. I solicited questions from my network and had a great time answering questions about fundraising,
Events 101
After the disruptions caused by COVID-19, in-person fundraising events are back and in full swing. When planning events, it’s natural to feel rusty after so much time away. Previously, a
Summer Activities: Digging Into Donor Data
I’ve written previously about high-impact summer activities. These quiet months are ideal for tackling time-intensive tasks before the pace picks up in the fall. Also, with June 30 marking either
AI and Advancement
Over the past few months, we’ve been introduced to new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. This new technology has dominated the news for its ability to write in different styles
Preparing for Fiscal Year-End
Many organizations are preparing for the end of the fiscal year on June 30. This year, these preparations occur in an uncertain climate. Economic clouds have been hanging over us