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The Myths and Facts of What a Fundraising Consultant Can Do for Your Nonprofit

July 13, 2021 Paul D'Alessandro

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Taking large institutions out of the equation, we know the fundraising landscape changed profoundly last year. One of the results of the pandemic was that many nonprofits took their fundraising virtual. As we work collectively to recover, many small to midsize nonprofits are looking to measure fundraising performance. Fundraising professionals have lots of pressure to perform, and organizations are turning to fundraising consultants…

Is It Time to Become an Independent Consultant?

May 17, 2021 Pamela Barden

After more than a year of work from home — completely or part of the time — many fundraisers were eager to get back to the office. The colleagues! The coffee! The gossip! The super-fast copy machine! But others are asking, “Do I have to go back? Can I work from home forever and thrive?”

Working With a Fundraising Consultant

February 5, 2021 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

Working with a fundraising consultant is complex. Not all consultants are created equally. Do your homework and thoroughly research a consultant and their firm before agreeing to work with them.

12 Needs a Fundraising Consultant Could Meet

March 17, 2020 Jeff Jowdy

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We find that the most successful nonprofits understand the value of strategically securing additional insight, an outside perspective and resources when needed.

Grateful for a Smooth Agency/Consultant Transition

November 25, 2019 Erica Waasdorp

As we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, I wanted to talk about something not often talked about: how nonprofit clients move from one fundraising agency or consultant to another, and how this can be a smooth transition or a difficult one.

Capital Campaign Consultants Have a Dirty Little Secret

July 15, 2019 Andrea Kihlstedt

Have you ever wondered how capital campaign consultants figure out how much money your organization can raise for your campaign? Do you ever wonder if their assessments are wrong? Let me tell you a dirty little secret…

The Power of a Fundraising Coach

May 15, 2019 Moshe Hecht

If there’s one rule in fundraising that takes years of real experience to be convinced that it’s critical, it’s the need for a fundraising coach. Notice I didn’t write consultant…

4 Ways a Fundraising Consultant Can Benefit Your Campaign

September 25, 2018 Aly Sterling

Your next fundraiser could be even more effective if you hire a fundraising consultant! Check out these five benefits a consultant can bring to your campaign…

A Pre-Holiday Gift for Fundraisers: More Time

November 20, 2014 Pamela Barden

If you are hoping for a personal copy of Hermione’s time turner, I can’t help you (sorry, non-Harry Potter fans), but if you are already using outside resources (writers, designers, full-service agencies, etc.) for your donor communications, there are ways you can free up more of your time without spending more money. Here are some “system tweaks” that may help.

Wrapping It Up: Making the Most of Your Dollars

September 12, 2013 Pamela Barden

The smart professional knows when to ask for help rather than trying to do it all alone. But the smartest professional makes sure that the money being spent on fundraising service providers is a good investment that ultimately raises money to carry out the mission.

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