by Dolores McDonagh | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
Anybody else getting a little tired of hearing how wonderful billionaire philanthropists are? Every time I read a press release from some business mogul about a big donation they made, it makes me even more grateful for the everyday donors out there — and not just...
by Dolores McDonagh | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
“Christmas in July” has become a time when the Hallmark Channel airs holiday movies while it’s 90 degrees outside and companies run ads touting summer sales. For us in the fundraising industry, it’s the time to start planning our end-of-year (EOY) fundraising...
by Dolores McDonagh | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
So, we get lots of questions from people wondering how they can navigate our COVID-19 fundraising world. I’ve even got questions! I’m hoping that together, we can answer a few. Like this one, for instance: “I’m not a food bank or a hospital. Should I be stopping my...
by Dolores McDonagh | Just for Fun, Strategy, Technology
Baseball Goes International Tips to Weather the Transition How to Get Started with GDPR Compliance I recently returned from a wonderful two-week vacation in Portugal. It was lovely — contact me if you’re planning a trip, I have some great recommendations … but I...
by Dolores McDonagh | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
Every nonprofit organization looks for ways to recruit new supporters, particularly those deeply committed supporters who are willing to fight — and fundraise — in the trenches for your cause or mission. But how can your organization find and develop those kinds of...