Fundraiser Education

The 8-S Model is designed to provide nonprofit leaders a complete engagement platform to build avid supporters, strong public support, and most importantly of all, sustainable and scalable funding engines. These drivers are universal, and each component reinforces and builds on each of the others.

he first three months are crucial in a new job. You are under intense scrutiny to perform, especiall

This very healthy school of philanthropy has been born to serve future generations. I cannot wait to see how it grows and prospers!

Rather than changing careers, I've found a few things that have helped me survive — and yes, even thrive. Check them out, or set this aside for a day when you need it.

Do you want to experience a lifetime of joy? Become a mentor today, and you will realize, although while it is better to give than receive, you will definitely receive in unexpected ways!

Ted Hart speaks with Janice Gow Pettey, vice president of resource development at The Asia Foundation and author of "Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising," about fundraising strategy on his Nonprofit Coach radio show.

Each philanthropic cause has its own special challenges. In the May 2006 issue, FundRaising Success spoke to several fundraising professionals for a behind-the-scenes look at a variety of missions and organizations in the story, "Meet Your Mission."

With Katya Andresen exiting stage left from the nonprofit blogging world and taking over as CEO of ePals, we share some of the tremendous fundraising tips she has been gracious enough to pass on to our readers through our various publications.

Roger Craver recently presented at FundRaising Success’ Engage Conference. Now, he undoubtedly said many, many wise things, but he read the following fairy tale — "Snow White and the Seven Small Woods People" — which arguably contains the nub of his message. Enjoy!

Thomas Wolf, principal of WolfBrown and author of "How to Connect With Donors and Double the Money You Raise," recently spoke with his publisher about donor relations. GuideStar has published two excerpts from the book and shares Dr. Wolf's additional thoughts with you.