The Fundraiser Coach
JANUARY 20, 2025
In the world of major gift fundraising, relationships ought to be at the heart of the work we do. With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. ” Why does transactional fundraising happen?
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 20, 2024
As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. In the past five years, we have exceeded expectations. But weve done it.
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Clairification
APRIL 10, 2025
Survival Depends on Collective Commitment and Deep Support Too often, fundraising is relegated to an administrative function rather than a mission-central function. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort.
Clairification
MARCH 31, 2025
Theres a lot about fundraising folks take for granted. In the past I’ve written about certain self-evident fundraising truths. A disinformation campaign is unconsciously being waged by leaders who: Dont understand how fundraising works. Dont understand pre-conditions must be in place in order for fundraising to flourish.
Hands-On Fundraising
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Fundraising results depend on the whole organization You might know that I spent a good number of years working for regional theaters. But over the years – whether in my first theater, where I managed the box office, or in subsequent […] The post Want better fundraising results? It’s where my nonprofit career began.
Blackbaud
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.
Blackbaud
APRIL 18, 2025
Maybe this shouldnt come as a surprise: Our post-pandemic world is full of social, governmental, and economic concerns that have an impact on our outreach and fundraising work. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities. Whomp whomp.
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