Fundraising Imperatives: Mastering the Constituent Experience
June 22, 2015 at 1:03 pm

By embracing the attributes of the mid-funnel specifically, and the behavioral analytics that stem from this platform, fundraisers have a much clearer understanding of their supporters, which in turn allows for the development of more relevant, customized and personalized experiences and relationships that will result in far greater dividends to the organization.

The Celebrity Factor in Fundraising
June 8, 2015 at 9:38 am

It seems that whenever a celebrity endorses a product it turns to gold, and more often than not, a celebrity appearance or stamp of app

Ignore What They Say
June 5, 2015 at 1:16 pm

I recently remembered a talk I had with a client, Randi Corey of the Hydrocephalus Association, about her experience with surveys.

Registration Fee Bonfire
May 29, 2015

What if your event was born and raised on registration fees? How do you transition from them? I've seen and heard of some horrific stories of efforts to change to a no-reg fee environment. At least one nonprofit accomplished the switch successfully.

How to Write a Fundraising Drip Campaign
April 27, 2015

According to the Rule of 7, it takes an average of seven exposures to a message before it sinks in enough to engage your target and make him or her a regular supporter.Drip campaigns create those exposures in a tactical way that dovetails with your overall strategic plan. Here are 11 tips to help you get more drip for your buck.

Your Fundraising Product Mix
April 23, 2015

Relying on multiple fundraising "products" gives your income—and thus, your program funding—more stability. So how do you select your product mix?

16 Totally Whacked Shortcuts to Summon Your Fundraising Muse
April 13, 2015

Every so often you just get stuck when you need an idea. All writers know this. And we all know the standard advice for coming up with a creative inspiration: take a walk, sleep on it, put it aside and come back to it later, and all that.