We cherish our readers, though most are unknown to us. As writers you don’t always “meet” your audience. But, we did recently met a reader who embraced us sharing “I read your column all the time.” We were conducting a workshop for the ArtsMemphis community engagement fellows when Judy Davis came up to us and shared that she raised $45,000 using suggestions from our column. That caught our attention and we had to learn more!
When you have an effective and supportive partner fundraising can transform from an obligation into a fun challenge. You set a financial goal and work together to figure out how to reach it.
Six things you can do between now and the next board meeting to energize yourself and your fellow board members. Choose one or more that sounds like fun to you. Each can help engage new supporters, increase awareness and raise money. These tips work if you are involved with university, a grassroots organization, or any size nonprofit in-between.
Mike Bruns possess the characteristics of an ideal board member: deeply engaged, generous as a donor, and focused with the same intensity he applies to his business ventures.
Mike Bruns possess the characteristics of an ideal board member: deeply engaged, generous as a donor, and focused with the same intensity he applies to his business ventures.
Sabbaticals for leaders: a form of creative disruption that strengthens the nonprofit sector
Women fundraisers change lives for communities and our nation.
Do you trust your fundraising leadership enough to let them “own” your fundraising, or do you need to be in control?
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.
