April is “volunteer appreciation” month. Last week, the ED of a nonprofit gave whoopie pies to each of us on the board. In presenting them, she said, “April is volunteer appreciation month. So each year we do something to say ‘thank you’...
It’s no secret that I love Twitter. Here are five tips to help you make better use of Twitter. Be human and interesting One of the worst things you can do as a fundraiser on Twitter is broadcast about your cause all day long. This will bore people. Social media...
I’m really pleased to introduce you to Tina Cincotti of Funding Change. When I saw this in her email newsletter, I asked her if I could share it with you. I’m glad she said yes! Be sure to sign up for her monthly Keep the Change newsletter. How to survive...
Today we have the third installment in Sandy’s three part series on the nonprofit executive’s role with a development database. The first part included Excel isn’t a database and the second part reminded EDs you don’t have to be a geek. You can...
This is the second part of a three part series on the executive director’s role with a development database. The first part included Excel is not a database by Sandy Wilder In Part 1 of our series, we addressed the first of our issues regarding Excel vs. the...
Today, I’m super excited to introduce, Sandy Wilder. Sandy is a database whiz and the BEST Raisers’ Edge trainer I’ve ever learned from. I’ve been bugging her for her thoughts on the ED’s role with a fundraising database. A version of...