Yearend Fundraising Reflections
As you are reflecting on the events that took place in 2012, don’t forget to take a moment to review your fundraising goals for 2012. Did you meet and/or exceed your goals?
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Gifts for those who have everything
What give do you give someone that has everything or request no gifts? How a gift to a nonprofit in their name? A gift of honor would benefit the charity and your loved one.
Avoid Yearend Fundraising Crisis
Competition for the philanthropic dollar is fierce… For some organizations 40% of their annual budget comes from their yearend campaign. While it may be wonderful to know you can raise 40% during a short period of time, it is perilous if you don’t meet your goal. Reduce your risk with well-organized, year-long fundraising. Think about doing things differently in the coming year. Get ahead of the crowd!
The Year End is Upon Us
The year 2012 is coming to an end. Year end charitable giving is on the mind of all nonprofits. Now is the time to reach those that wait til the end of the year to donate.
Getting set up with mobile giving
“Everyone needs a mobile strategy. Not having one is like saying, ‘I don’t have a web strategy.’” Learn more from Dave Asheim, CEO Give by Cell.
Times have changed: has your nonprofit?
“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.
Are You Mobile
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.
No Short Cuts to Meeting Your Fundraising Goal –Part One
“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.
Where’s the Money?
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.
Hiring a Fundraiser
Don’t be fooled into thinking that hiring fundraising staff will solve all your problems. Learn the qualities you need to look for when recruiting and hiring. Save yourself a lot of headaches and wasted time and money. The wrong hire can be costly.