by Sanetra Richards | May 8, 2019 | Fundraising Letters, Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media
You already know the importance of fundraising for your nonprofit. Without financial means, it’s more difficult—or even impossible—to achieve your mission. To get there, you’ll need to perfect the art of making a fundraising ask. That is, the process of soliciting...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 22, 2018 | 3. Ask
Steven Screen is at it again. Steven is an amazing direct mail and fundraising expert. And he has a way of making me feel uncomfortable. He says the best story for raising money is the “incomplete story.” You see, when I write fundraising letters, my first...
by Sanetra Richards | Apr 25, 2018 | Guest Posts
With spring finally here, your organization is likely looking for ways to boost your fundraising efforts to reach new supporters and fund projects crucial to your mission. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser or are new to the game, you can always use some...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 9, 2017 | 1. Research
Summer. It stirs up thoughts trips, outdoor activities, and school break. A pause in the normal routines of life. Even though we’re no longer in school, we still let that “summer mentality” affect us. Rest is good. But taking a break from fundraising...
by Abby Jarvis | Jan 20, 2017 | 3. Ask
Year-end fundraising is a bountiful time in the life of the nonprofit. Giving Tuesday and holiday-themed asks are just the beginning of the strategies that nonprofits employ for the end-of-year season. But many of these practices are too beneficial to reserve for the...
