“When you are donor-centric, you don’t think in terms of ‘they should give us X; they are really rich’… one of the biggest factors that impede groups from attracting such gifts is their lack of interest or ability to see donors as partners versus a source of funds.”
Transformational donors look closely at your institution’s leadership. “The first things to be satisfied before someone will consider a major investment in your group is a belief in the management of your organization. They want to know such a gift will make a lasting impact, and that means it will be well managed.”
Considering a capital campaign? It’s not fundraising as usual. Learn how to prepare.
It’s not just for “big business” – learn the business benefits of partnering with a nonprofit.
It’s not just for “big business” – learn the business benefits of partnering with a nonprofit.
How do you feel when people are checking their devices during a meeting?
Getting to “yes” requires preparation. Learn how to successfully ask for nonprofit donations.
Lean in for leadership in a nonprofit career. Our response to Cherlyn Sandberg’s book “Lean In”.
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?
