Category Archives: Fundraising
How NOT to Make a Fundraising Plan
Fundraising. While it’s something so common in the nonprofit world, it can be a beast to tackle ― and get it right. A successful fundraising plan has every aspect down to a science. But things don’t always go as planned.
3 Fundraising Emails You Need to Send the Last Week of the Year
P.S. All this post, the ideas in it, and data shared are courtesy of NextAfter. The last week of the year is the most perfect time to send fundraising emails to your donors. Many nonprofits put all their year-end eggs
6 Tips for Your Year-End Giving Campaign
If you’ve lived even a day as a member of the nonprofit community, you know how huge the holiday season is. Temperatures are dropping and sleigh bells are ringing. Everyone’s in a more giving mood with a cup of cocoa
Today’s Talk with Jim Blue
This week, we sat down with Jim Blue, executive director of CEDARS. CEDARS is a nonprofit organization that cares for vulnerable children and families in Southeast Nebraska. Emergency shelter and foster care training are just a couple of the many
Insights That Will Drive Your Year-End Giving
Want something to distract you from election woes? We’ve got some good news for you. Things are looking up for your year-end giving plans. Here’s what you need to know to create your giving plan masterpiece as 2020 finally comes
4 Unique Ways to Create a Successful Fundraising Campaign
In 2020, the fundraising landscape has been both unconventional and challenging for many nonprofit professionals. As we move forward from crisis-focused activities, there are opportunities to hone your strategy and plan for the future. If you’re revisiting your fundraising approach,
Today’s Talk with Amy Einstein
In this week’s talk, Randy sits down with Amy Eisenstein, an expert fundraising consultant. As a development professional, Amy is passionate about empowering nonprofits. Today, Amy and Randy discuss fundraising during a pandemic. Things have been hard. We’ve all had
Today’s Talk with Andrea Kihlstedt
This week, Randy got to sit down with the lovely Andrea Kihlstedt to talk about capital campaigns. Andrea Kihlstedt is co-founder of the Capital Campaign Toolkit and has been guiding successful capital campaigns for over 30 years. Andrea has been
3 Major Reasons to Host a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
Peer-to-peer fundraising (also known as social, P2P, or DIY fundraising) is an effective way to raise money for any cause. With this type of campaign, you enlist dedicated supporters to fundraise on your behalf. Typically, you equip each participant with
4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make as a Fundraiser in 2020
As a professional fundraiser at a growing nonprofit, you likely understand that maintaining a positive reputation and valuing your donor relationships are key components to maximizing success. Simply investing in the wrong tool or sending the wrong email to someone
