Many organizations trying to meet goal before the fiscal year ends on June 30. This usually involves looking at the LYBUNTS – donors who gave Last Year But Unfortunately Not (yet) This year SYBUNTS – donors who have given in Some Year But Unfortunately...
There’s Never Been a Good Time to Fundraise As a fundraiser, do you ever look at the calendar or the news or the economy, and think: this is the worst possible time to ask anyone for anything? You’re not alone. I’ve been in nonprofit fundraising...
Nonprofit leadership might be one of the hardest forms of leadership on the planet. Think about what you’re actually doing. You’re working to make seismic changes in communities, often with razor-thin margins for error. You’re doing some of the...
They Gave to You. Now Help Them Love the Mission. After 25 years working with nonprofit leaders, I’ve watched a lot of fundraisers retire. Some leave well. Their major donors stay engaged, continue giving, and develop meaningful relationships with the next...
Or “How to show up more authentically with board members” This past week, I was at a board retreat. Not facilitating a board retreat like I normally do. But attending the board retreat as a board member! And my experience may help you with your nonprofit...
