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.
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The Great Budget Excus … um … Debate
Budget management and budget cuts are never easy, but becoming stagnant and not trying to change is not the answer.
Read MoreWant More Loyalty? Grant These 6 Donor Wishes
It’s not always easy to make your donors’ wishes come true. But if you don’t put forth the effort to meet their emotional needs, someone else will.
Read MoreGiving Tuesday: I’ve Changed My Mind
Is Giving Tuesday about raising awareness or raising money — or both?
Read MoreOnline Fundraising: The Hidden Costs of Credit Card Donation Fees
For many organizations, it’s easy to take that initial credit card transactions contract for granted and basically forget about it. But that may be a mistake, as many nonprofits pay higher rates than they need to, meaning less money going to the mission and more money going to payment processing fees.
Read MoreHow to Activate Your Board Members’ Energy for Fundraising
You have a wonderful opportunity to educate your board members about what good fundraising really looks like. This is the first step to activate them to happily help in fundraising.
Read MoreDonors Need to Give More Than You Need the Money!
Why is it so good to give? Most donors know instinctively that it’s right — and they give with joy.
Read MoreYes, There Is a Challenge With the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Here’s the good, the bad and the real opportunity of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that has taken on a life of its own and brought in more than $100 million for the ALS Association.
Read MoreIt’s Not About the Money … Why Fundraising Is a Mystical Experience
Fundraising really isn’t about the money. It’s really about an exchange of labor and values. And, it’s about love.
Read MoreIs Your Nonprofit Organization Truly Transparent?
While you work for one charity, remember that your actions affect all charities and our profession as a whole. There must be zero tolerance for any perceived act of unethical behavior.
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