https://youtu.be/LEwTJW5bNRY Nonprofits continue to struggle with fewer donors giving every year. The economy plays a part in that. But more than anything, our social contract with donors is broken. If...
YES! There IS a better way to fundraise
Hey friends!I’ve been talking a TON lately about creating a better way to fundraise. My team and I are on a mission to increase generosity and impact by creating more effective...
Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer
Have you ever wondered what your major donors really thought of your work, how you engage with them, and the experience you create at your events? Have you ever struggled...
No Thank You
To thank or not to thank. That's the question of the day. I've been a fundraiser or a fundraising consultant for 20 years now, and this last week I found...
The Kimbia crash should make us re-think community crowdfunding efforts
This afternoon I read an article about The Pittsburgh Foundation's efforts to pressure Kimbia into making restitution for the disastrous crash of their system on the national Day of Giving...
8 ideas to raise more money from middle and major donors
I've shared these 8 key ideas with over 50 nonprofits in the last two months. Over the next two months I'll be with 30-50 more nonprofits sharing the same thoughts and tips. Chances...
7 #Nonprofit Blog Posts You Shouldn’t Miss
If you’re like the dozens of other fundraisers I know, chances are you’re pretty busy these days. But you still want to be learning and sharpening your skills too. Here’s...
Your donors are tired of being crappily asked
Last month Marc A. Pitman wrote on the myth of donor fatigue. Something Marc said stuck with me, and hit home like a hammer when I got an email solicitation...
Happy New Year!
I can't believe it's already 2015! If you're anything like me, you probably don't have a ton of free time to surf the web looking for the best marketing &...
6 Tips to Improve Your Online Donor Experience (and Results)
1. Understand the purpose of your site Sure, you want to build awareness, share information, and educate the public about your organization and your cause. I get it. That's what...