Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let’s discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.
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Philanthropic giving is a crucial part of society. It enables individuals, nonprofits, and corporations to invest in causes and initiatives that can help create a better world. But now, we’re in the midst of the artificial intelligence revolution. And it’s going to change philanthropy fundamentally.
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It’s always a good thing to be as transparent as possible to your donors. So here are my top five best practices when it comes to recurring gift receipts.
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Similar in some ways to our for-profit counterparts, “selling” our missions is no different than selling consumer goods. In both cases, what we’re after is a satisfied customer that comes back for more. Here are some tips on how to build your nonprofit community.
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As a nonprofit fundraiser and attorney, I do my due diligence if I support a new nonprofit. Unfortunately, it’s an open secret that financial firewalls within some nonprofits can be thin or non-existent. But nonprofits are businesses, and we should treat them as such.
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Today’s giving climate is more competitive than ever. So, it’s up to you to give your donors a reason to choose your nonprofit over another one. Here are some great tips on how to get your donors excited about giving again.
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The corporate world has helped shape people’s online expectations of the brands and organizations they support. Here are a few examples of online expectations created by the corporate world and how nonprofits can meet them with their digital ecosystems.
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While the younger generations make sense for brand awareness, the older generations make sense for high-level gifts. So, it’s time for a strategy update if you’re struggling to attract Gen Xers or boomers as donors or have been ignoring them. Here are four ways to target these groups.
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Year-end is looming. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but when you boil fundraising down to the bare bones, our jobs are simple: Give donors a reason to donate to our organization again and again. Here are things to work on to impact your income positively before Dec. 31.
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Nonprofits are poised now more than ever to embrace a new way of interacting with donors that will help them establish a donor base that is truly engaged. Here are seven ways we can expect to see the next generation of giving change.
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