Does you alumni relations department have a dual focus on relationships and fundraising? Build your alumni giving program with a three-fold focus on retaining current alumni donors, engaging new ones, and re-engaging lapsed alumni.
www.BlackGivesBack.com takes the stereotype of African Americans as the recipients of others’ philanthropy and illustrates – with images and words – that African Americans are busy giving to diverse causes.
Most people we meet believe passionately in the organizations they are involved with. The challenge is to step outside of the organization and look at it within the context of the community. What – if anything – do you need to change? Which organizations are you competing against? How could you be more effective? Ask donors and funders. Ask those who support you and those who have never provided funding.
A successful fundraising cultivation or solicitation meeting is characterized by mutuality and the launching or continuation of a relationship. Don’t do all the talking! Ask questions and listen.
Women under 40 take charge….Young Women Philanthropists in Memphis TN are busy helping to create the city they want to live and work in. Learn more about these inspiring, diverse women and their upcoming Modern Day Woman Conference.
“If only our board members were more engaged….” “I can’t keep fighting my board…” “Everything’s already decided by the time we come to the meeting…” Three solutions to these nonprofit board / CEO challenges
Nonprofit Sins???? How can this be? Take a moment to review this SHORT list of “dysfunctions” that can get in the way of successful fundraising and nonprofit operations. Let us know your thoughts… Most importantly, share with your fellow employees and board members and explore how you can improve…..
The ideal fundraising chair makes your goal her goal. She is well respected, has a track record of leadership, and the financial means to make a leadership-level gift. She is someone people cannot say “no” to, and she hates to fail.
Fundraising is a competitive endeavor: if you are not raising funds for your organization, someone else is raising money for theirs… You know the value of your nonprofit, but do your current and potential donors feel the same way?
Are your 2014 fundraising goals realistic? Are there contingency plans in place in case initial donors and funders are unable or unwilling to give at the level your nonprofit anticipates?
