Within the last couple weeks, there was an article about another nonprofit closing. Reading the article, I saw an incredibly common fundraising myth perpetuated. The myth sounds goes something like this: if we only had more businesses and foundation grants, then our funding challenges would be over. Check this quote out: “You really need more [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Fundraising Myths'
Fundraising warning: Don’t limit your fishing to the smallest pond
November 17th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: 3. Ask · Fundraising Myths · Fundraising Secrets
Sandra Sims’ Mythbusters
April 17th, 2008 · No Comments
I have the honor of being included in Sandra Sim’s Mythbusters series. You can see the blog post at: http://stepbystepfundraising.com/fundraising-myth-its-great-to-be-cheap/
Tags: Fundraising Myths
Fundraising Faux Pas
April 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
I almost succumbed to the “If I Mail It, They Will Give” fundraising faux pas! We sent about 100 letters to donors telling them about an incredible matching opportunity we have. A donor is matching every new endowed fund with $2500. So far, we have secured 11 of the 48 available matches. That is an [...]
Tags: Fundraising Myths
The word that can destroy your marketing
July 19th, 2006 · 2 Comments
Check out the great post The word that can destroy your marketing over at the Donor Power Blog. I’ll give you a hint: the word is one letter long. What do you think it is?
Tags: Fundraising Myths
Are You Paying Tax On Your Charitable Gifts?
March 2nd, 2006 · No Comments
Here’s an article I wrote last year around tax time. Perhaps you’ll find it helpful. Are You Paying Tax On Your Charitable Gifts?
Tags: Fundraising Myths · Samples & Tools
