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You Don't Need to Follow the Latest Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising
There’s a webinar topic I always decline. That topic?
The latest trends in fundraising. You know “The 5 things your nonprofit SHOULD BE doing in 2023.”
I’m not one to chase trends.
3 Call to Action (CTA) Fundamentals for Nonprofit Websites
Imagine this scenario:
You receive a promotional email from an eCommerce brand that you’ve purchased from in the past. You take a look at the email, learn about a special deal the brand is running, and are now interested.
When Your Nonprofit Board Says No
A moment of honesty. Can I tell you one of the most frustrating things I hear as someone who serves nonprofit CEOs and their teams?
The phrase: “I talked to the Board and they said no.”
The most common concern nonprofit boards have when THINKING of hiring me . . .
One of the most common concerns I get from leaders and boards THINKING about hiring me to increase their mid- and major-left gifts is this . . .
The Three Reasons Nonprofit CEOs Reach Out to Me . . .
Nonprofit CEOs often reach out to me in times when they're in pain or feeling a sense of pride . . .
Unrestricted Donations For Your Nonprofits
I probably don't need to tell you that UNRESTRICTED donations make the greatest difference to...your mission, your annual growth, and your long-term sustainability.
But here's what I hear too often...
Nonprofit Leaders: Are you nervous?
I’ve gotten really good at knowing who my perfect client is.
In the first call I’m listening for something really specific. . .
The answer? Is a nervous energy around risk and spending present?
When nonprofit fundraising seems boring . . .
Here’s what I hear from fundraisers fairly often . . . “This feels like the same cycle every year. Honestly, it’s monotonous and not inspiring.”
I get it. We all can get tired of the routines required to successfully fulfill our jobs.
So, let’s ask ourselves two things . . . and they may even sound a little contradictory.
Who is your nonprofit board taking their cue from?
There’s a phrase I hear a lot when leaders describing their team's approach to individual fundraising. It goes something like this:
“They just need to move from transactional to relational fundraising.”
Well, that’s kinda the problem.
Nonprofit CEOs: What is the amount of money you can spend without asking your board?
Nonprofit CEOs - Do you know ‘the number’?
You know…the amount of money you can spend without having to ask your board…
What to Do About Lapsed Donors: What Nonprofits Should Know
Donor lapse (also known as donor attrition) is a common nonprofit challenge, but not an unsolvable one. A lapsed donor is a donor who gave to your nonprofit in the past but hasn’t donated again within a specific time period (typically 12 months).
The 3 Sources of Board Member Disengagement
Could Your Board Members Be More Engaged?
If your answer is yes, what’s it costing you because they’re not? Read on to learn about a FREE learning opportunity that will help.
The Key to Scaling and Growing Your Nonprofit: Embrace an Out-of-the-Box Perspective
When I started my business over 10 years ago, I don’t think I realized where I would be in 2023. Of course, anyone who starts a business has predefined goals—at least they should! I knew what I wanted to accomplish and the steps it would take to get there. Yet, things can sometimes get a tad bit cloudy on a normally-sunny day. (More on that in a minute.)