by Richard Heofer | Sep 28, 2017 | 1. Research, Guest Posts
Did you ever hear the proverb the early bird gets the worm? When I was a kid, I was very, very literal. I decided that if the early bird got the worm, I had no desire to be that bird!From that came my habit of sleeping in.But now I know better and can apply this...
by Aly Sterling | Aug 3, 2017 | Guest Posts
Hiring a fundraising consultant, while incredibly important, can be tricky. With so many firms and so many service packages, how can you tell which is the right choice for your nonprofit?Well, don’t worry! We’ve broken the process down to 5 simple steps to help you...
by Abby Jarvis | Jul 6, 2017 | Guest Posts
Passion may be a key player in determining a nonprofit’s success, but without the necessary funds to make it happen, your nonprofit will only get so far in making a difference.That’s why in order to gain real traction with donors, your nonprofit must first set up a...
by Jeff Gordy | Jun 1, 2017 | 2. Engage, Guest Posts
Before you can start to use the techniques below you need to figure out what engagement means for your nonprofit. Does it meaning getting involved in other roles like volunteering or getting more donors to read your communications?Once you have an idea of what that...
by John Haydon | Feb 14, 2017 | Guest Posts, Personal Leadership
The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors.The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence,...
by Paul Bowman | Feb 3, 2017 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Fundraising Secrets, Guest Posts
Charitable Gift IRA Rollover: The PastIn 2006 I was visiting with a donor who was very excited about the recent Pension Protection Act that enabled him to give from his IRA to charity. The Charitable Gift IRA Rollover allowed many donors like him to give a Qualified...
