The idea that the future of fundraising is relational should not be revolutionary. In the world of major and mega gift fundraising, all of our work is relational. But for far too...
Nonprofit Digital Strategies for Growth
There are few in our sector who have the kind of deep experience, fresh perspective, and drive for growth and excellence like David Schwab. David is Director of Growth Marketing at...
2023 Fundraising Trends & Predictions
Dani Lockard is Sales Manager at Funraise, one of the leading technology platforms designed (by people working inside a nonprofit) to help nonprofits raise more money online. Just before the end...
Improving donor engagement with ViewSpark
Have you heard of ViewSpark yet? They happen to be my favorite digital donor engagement platform, and if you don't know them yet, you should check them out. I got to sit down with...
10 bad decisions nonprofits make
I'm going to rant for a minute here. Over the last six months I've explored more than five dozen nonprofit development operations, and in many ways I've been disappointed at...
Fundraising Myth Busters: Online-acquired donors are different
Today in the fourth installment of my Fundraising Myth Busters series, we’re going to tackle the belief that you shouldn’t add your online-acquired donors into your other fundraising channels. Hopefully...
3 reasons your nonprofit needs a mobile website
There’s been a lot of talk about mobile lately. To be fair, the chatter has been going on for a few years, but it finally appears we’re approaching a tipping...
A solid website is the key to your integrated media strategy
Your website should (read: must) be the focal point of your entire integrated fundraising strategy. Why? Simply put, 99% of your donors will never walk through the doors of your...
15 Tips to Grow Your E-mail List
Looking for ways to grow your e-mail subscriber list? Try these 15 ways: Ask for e-mail address on your direct mail and newsletter reply devices Request it during volunteer sign-in...
Fundraising tips from #russreid2012
Here are some great quick fundraising tips I picked up at Russ Reid's 22nd Annual Missions Leadership & Development conference last week. The event took place in beautiful Newport Beach,...