“Five years ago the cutting edge in fundraising was to send a text message encouraging people to give to a cause. Now there are more ways to donate, and even more importantly, more ways to connect.” – Learn more from Dave Asheim, CEO Give by Cell.
Life is mobile. But is your nonprofit fundraising? People use their mobile phones and tablets hundreds of times a day. They have made the leap to user-friendly technology. Consumer-based businesses have made the shift. Now it’s time for the non-profit sector to do the same.
There’s no such thing as easy money – writing grant proposals is serious work. Banish the days of “just sending out a proposal.” Learn how to do it write! A ten question Q&A with proposal writer and grants manager Marlene Lynn.
Electronic giving and churches. Generational differences related to money can impact church revenue. If you don’t carry cash and don’t have a checking account what do you put in the collection plate?
How do you know that you can raise the money you need?” And stepping back, how did you come up with your fundraising goal in the first place?
Adults learning from Big Bird? Yes you can! Learn how to be ready for unexpected national publicity so you don’t lose out.
“Sadly, I have to report that I and we failed.” What would you do if you had to deliver that message to your board? Learn how to avoid this situation. Learn from the University of Virginia $3 billion capital campaign.
Can you raise money without vision? Without a strategic plan? Without knowing your financial projections? You can, but the question is how much. Your vision, mission, strategic plan and financial position are your starting place. When these are in line you can go far….
Fundraising is to nonprofits what sales is to business. It’s where the money comes from. Focusing on why funds are needed is one way to change your relationship to fundraising.
Prayer must be at the heart of church fundraising, but the fundamentals of fundraising also contribute to success. An interview with Willis White of Allen Temple Baptist Church.
