Category Archives: Fundraisers

[PODCAST] A Mission Statement Isn’t Marketing – Wes Gay

A Mission Statement Isn’t Marketing – Wes Gay Can your leadership, board, and key audiences rattle off your organization’s mission statement? Maybe, but not likely. Can they each tell you what your organization is about? Probably, but based on their

[PODCAST] What Makes Donors Tick, Click, and Give? – Moshe Hecht

What Makes Donors Tick, Click, and Give- Moshe Hecht What would happen to your fundraising strategy if you knew your donors beyond their names and addresses? What would happen if you could understand their passions, connections, and social circles? For

[PODCAST] Subscription Model Philanthropy

Subscription Model Philanthropy – Dave Raley If the average person looked at their bank statement for the month, how many subscriptions do you think they would find? Between streaming services, delivery services, and apps, it’s probably more than we realize!

The Hidden Hero: How Product Managers Drive Impact in the Non-Profit Sector

As philanthropy and community engagement take center stage in the ever-changing world of non-profit organizations, product managers’ contributions are frequently overlooked. Their customer-centric attitude and strategic acumen, however, have tremendous potential to propel organizations to success and increase their social

[PODCAST] Cultivating Donors by Adding Value

Cultivating Donors by Adding Value Anyone who works in fundraising dreams of a world where everyone automatically cares about and supports their mission without even having to be asked, but that is just not our reality. In our actual world,

Fundraising Across The Big Pond

It has been an extraordinary privilege to host 120 interactive webinars since March 2020 for our nationwide learning community of professional and volunteer non-profit leaders. This has given me the pleasure of getting to know and work with some of

[PODCAST] The Importance of Knowing Your Team

The Importance of Knowing Your Team There are plenty of personality profile tests out there. From Meyers Briggs to the Enneagram to Strengths Finders to DISC, the list can go on and on. These tools can be a great way

Training Your Board for a Capital Campaign: 6 Tips

As you gear up for a capital campaign, it’s crucial to ensure your board members are not just “on board” but are well-prepared for and enthusiastic about their roles in the campaign.  Well-trained board members can be a game-changer for

A Comprehensive Guide to Form 990 for Nonprofits!

Running a nonprofit means juggling many different objectives and responsibilities– with one of the most crucial being tax compliance with the IRS! The IRS has established various laws and regulations that provide nonprofits with the benefit of exemption from federal

[PODCAST] Finding the Right CRM

Finding the Right CRM When it comes to choosing a system to manage donors, relationships, and donations effectively, the results can be overwhelming! A quick Google search of “nonprofit CRM systems” will give you more options that you could have