by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 18, 2023 | 3. Ask
I while ago, I spoke with a nonprofit leader who wanted to explore working with me. She posed a problem that many fundraising coaching clients have: she has a six-figure fundraising goal and is struggling with getting donations. As we prepared to meet, I asked her...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Oct 17, 2023 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts
Growing your fundraising staff for a capital campaign is the norm for most nonprofits. After all, you’re planning a campaign to jolt your organization beyond its current capacity, a campaign that will raise 5 times (or more) the amount you raise through your annual...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Oct 12, 2023 | 3. Ask
As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of filing Form 990 in a timely and accurate manner. After all, your status as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization depends on it. However, did you know that you can gain valuable insights about your nonprofit...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Sep 26, 2023 | 3. Ask
As a fundraiser, you’ve surely run into obstacles during fundraising campaigns before. Maybe you’re still a few hundred dollars away from your goal during your most important fundraiser of the year, but it feels like you’ve totally run out of donor opportunities. Or,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 22, 2023 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
A few weeks ago, I heard that 65% – 70% of sales happen during the follow up phase. 65% – 70%! The person sharing this information said that most business owners get stuck chasing the “cream,” just looking for the three people out of ten who are easy to...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Aug 14, 2023 | 3. Ask, Events, Guest Posts
This article is contributed by Jeff Cova, President of Winspire. When your nonprofit hosts a fundraising auction, your catalog is a vital resource for connecting with supporters and sponsors before, during, and after the event. Not only does it serve as a guide to...
