The dangers of staff-led fundraising
Ah, the differences between volunteer-led fundraising and staff-led fundraising. We believe in volunteer-led fundraising, and with this blog we share why.
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Salute to Bob Zimmerman!
Join us in celebrating the life and work of Robert “Bob” Zimmerman. The end of 2010 brought sad news of the passing of Bob Zimmerman, a nationally known fundraising trainer and consultant who worked in the field of fundraising for over 35 years. A fundraising specialist, author and the President of Zimmerman Lehman, Bob was
Busy People Can Help You
“If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.” That’s right, ask a busy person. “Aren’t they too busy?” you might ask. Actually, we have learned that successful busy people manage their time well. They have to. If you ask a busy person for help they will ask what you need accomplished, and
Fundraising Fundamentals
When it comes to raising money for a non-profit organization or institution the emphasis is often “this is how much money we need; who can we get it from?” That may be all well and good, but in most cases our response is “let’s take a moment to see if your fundamentals are in place.”
What’s a Board Member To Do?
Having worked with hundreds of board members in all kinds of organizations we really understand the challenges that board members face in their fundraising efforts. So we sought the guidance of Maricar Boyle, MPA and Assistant Director of Corporate and Private Foundation Relations at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Foundation. Boyle is a fundraising professional
What's a Board Member To Do?
Having worked with hundreds of board members in all kinds of organizations we really understand the challenges that board members face in their fundraising efforts. So we sought the guidance of Maricar Boyle, MPA and Assistant Director of Corporate and Private Foundation Relations at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Foundation. Boyle is a fundraising professional
Timing is everything. Or is it?
Allen Temple Baptist Church of Oakland, CA launched its $5million capital campaign in October 2008. If you can recall that was the month of the American economic meltdown. Newscasters were crying the sky is falling…. But they raised $1million from church members during the worst of times! Read more…
Leaders in our community – NABA
Earlier this month we were in Houston, TX to conduct a workshop at the quarterly board meeting of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. We were impressed by the high level of commitment and leadership we witnessed. With local, regional and students chapters across the country NABA is an example of a well run
How To Ask Your Donors For More Money
Are you willing to ask your donors for more money? What would it mean to your organization if you asked your current donors for a second gift? Do you think that because they have given once this year you shouldn’t ask them again? If you are willing to ask your donors for more money, here
One million women for women
Barack Obama has introduced his economic stimulus package. Cities and states around the country are creating theirs. What will be the women’s economic stimulus package? How can we as individual women and men invest in changing the current and future conditions for women and girls in California and ultimately our country and the world? The