Outsource fundraising, really?
Outsourcing fundraising!
And, I don't mean to India or China either.
But, why can't you outsource the low-end tasks of fundraising?
Remembering the 80/20 rule, those in nonprofits with limited staffing need to be keeping their eye on the…
80/20 rule and no not for major gifts!
What does the Pareto Principle have to do with fundraising?
We oftentimes hear one say, that 80% of the gifts will come from 20% of the donors. Today, in fact, that is more like 90%/10%. But the Pareto Principle applies to much more than just…
Why a feasibility study is important
Have you ever wondered if you should conduct a feasibility study for a Capital Campaign?
Oftentimes, I have heard non-profit groups saying, “Let’s just start the campaign!”
And, if you are a small nonprofit, I would urge against by-passing…
Do you have a long-range fund development strategic plan?
Are you operating your fund development without a long-range strategic plan? If so, you might be operating from a reactive crisis-driven position rather than a proactive visionary one. And, that in the long-term will hamper your fundraising…
A culture of philanthropy
Do you often time feel unsupported in your fundraising work?
Does all of the program staff look at you with blank stares on their faces when you report your success?
Do your board members have high expectations for you to bring in the money?
Are…
Are your grants winning ones?
Grant writing is an excellent strategy in the fundraising toolbox. Each year there are billions given out to worthy non-profits either through federal and state governments, corporations and private and family foundations.
Here is what you…
Why a Development Audit?
A development audit is one of the first steps that a new professional to the field or a new non-profit should always undertake.
In fact, all organisations should occasionally go through a fund development review to determine the strength of…
What is your case?
How many well-meaning non-profits skip the process of writing their case for support?
My guess would be that many of them do.
In doing so, they are by-passing one of the most critical foundational pieces of fund development.
The case for…
