by Marcie Maxwell | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
When it comes to virtual events, I wish I could tell you that this is the Field of Dreams, you are Kevin Costner and “if you build it, they will come.” The reality is that recruiting participants and motivating fundraisers for a virtual event takes just as much...
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 Sue Dalos | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
If you are anything like me, you likely have a long (and ever-growing) to-do list. It consists of those pesky little things you put off for a rainy day, big meaty bucket list items that you can’t wait to dive into (but never seem to have the time for), maybe some...
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 Marcie Maxwell | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
It’s almost June! Do you know what you’re doing with your fall event season yet? Does that question make you want to run away screaming? As nonprofit leaders, we’re facing tough decisions about our upcoming fundraising events. We are being forced to choose between...
by Tara Mermis | Fundraising, Strategy, Technology
I recently wrote about the impact that Social Ambassadors can have for your organization—how this group of dedicated supporters can help expand your organization’s reach, build trust and grow your donor base. I then ran some numbers for one of our food bank clients,...
