Will a new logo attract a new donors and volunteers? Transform your nonprofit’s relationship to the community? Maybe. If you invest in a logo instead of asking hard organizational questions your logo may not deliver what you want it to. There really are no shortcuts to raising money.
Do you trust your fundraising leadership enough to let them “own” your fundraising, or do you need to be in control?
When you have qualified volunteers to assist with fundraising, you will be amazed at the solutions they come up with. The key to an effective fundraising leadership team is for it to be volunteer-led with support from staff.
The UNCF telethon made black history, American history and fundraising history. The telethon actually began years earlier in Dallas, Texas. The first telethon was a live performance at the Fairmont Hotel with STAX recording artists Rufus Thomas and Johnny Taylor backed by the Dallas symphony.
Dr. Frederick Patterson, a visionary fundraiser, changed the lives of generations of African Americans with the founding of the UNCF in 1944.
Formal and informal leaders need to commit to a fundraising program before you ask for “outside” support. How will you ask your fellow leaders for financial gifts and in-kind resources? Do you have a goal for board participation?
Successful fundraising requires commitment. But what is commitment? People may say they are committed and that is good. What is more important is the extent to which people embody that commitment.
Expecting fundraising success? Are your fundamentals in place? Learn how your nonprofit’s mission, vision and strategic plan can help or hurt your fundraising.
Take your special event off automatic pilot! Examining your sponsorship levels and benefits can increase revenue. Collaborative leadership and board engagement always makes a difference.
Who says no one makes capacity building grants? If you are in Memphis, the Community Foundation for Greater Memphis can help!
