Sep 12, 2018 | Non-Profits
Recently, I took part in a conference call which is part of our leaders and managers course for major gifts. It gave me such hope, because the leaders that are taking this course are doing it because they want to learn about major gifts – and even more importantly,...
Sep 5, 2018 | Non-Profits
Too many new nonprofits jump into the grant writing game before they’re ready. Or they try to hire a grant writer long before they have the funds to pay them. New nonprofits need to be patient. Grants are not free money. Grants are not an essential piece of your new...
Aug 22, 2018 | Non-Profits
It’s summer. It’s hot. So today’s post is an easy one: no heavy lift, and maybe a little help. Here’s a grab bag of free or cheap tools I use and like. Remember, sometimes, free isn’t so free – the time and effort you put into something matters. As does experience and...
Aug 15, 2018 | Non-Profits
One of the minor mysteries of the third sector is the vast disparity between the resources and attention devoted to acquiring new supporters compared to those focused on developing existing relationships. As a consequence, we see an enormous issue of donor churn....
Aug 8, 2018 | Non-Profits
In the non-profit world, a Grant application (a.k.a proposal) is a document with which an NGO puts forward a specific project to a donor for funding consideration. Thus, a grant application is a tool for NGOs to gain funding, and for donors to decide who to fund. In...
Jul 27, 2018 | Cyber Risks, Non-Profits
In other articles, I’ve talked about how adding more payment options has helped my organization. By including mobile and online payments, we’ve seen an increase in donations across our donor demographic. This includes praise for direct debit, debit and...
