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 [...]
Tags: 3. Ask · Fundraising Myths · Fundraising Secrets
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
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
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
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
“Ask Without Fear!” in the News
