What is cultivation really about?
Cultivate, cultivate, cultivate. The way we talk about donors sometimes makes me think that we are in relationships. And, in a sense, I guess we are.
Cultivation, what is it?
Well for one, it's about learning more about a donor and his or…
The importance of gift range charts to major giving
There are two things that you need to consider when developing a major gift strategy. The first is deciding on what level of gift you want to solicit in person, and the second is prioritizing the list of prospects from the screening process…
How to qualify major gift prospects
The world is full of prospects. Now who to see first. Well, those that are most likely to make an individual donation.
Without a crystal ball, how do you even begin to determine those most likely to make a donation?
Well, first you look at…
Are you wishing on a capital campaign?
Oh no! We need a new building. The offer letter is on the table.
What now? We need money!
But wait, we haven't done any fundraising in the past. We need millions tomorrow to move into our new facility and to make all the necessary upgrades.…
Do your nonprofit board of directors self-assess itself? Perhaps it should…
Does your board of directors periodically practice board self-evaluation?
If it doesn't, it should.
Self-evaluation is a great way to maintain board awareness around its responsibilities as a board member and the potential need for changes…
Are you asking for money? Or inviting investors in your nonprofit organisation?
What is the old saying, "You say it 'potato' and I say it is ..."
Unfortunately, when it comes to donors, I don't think you can splice words.
Are we asking for money? Asking for support?
Or are we thinking about this relationship differently…
Board development got you down? I want to hear from you.
For the past several weeks now, I have been doing a lot of posting.
And, I have heard back from many of you.
It seems like there is an issue with our boards of directors. Many of you have had questions, comments, and concerns about your board…
Nonprofit board recruitment is key to fundraising raising effectiveness
Nonprofit board development is THAT important.
Not just to the organisation as a whole, but, how it directly impacts fundraising effectiveness.
A board dream team just does not appear. It needs to be systematically developed.It all starts…
Nonprofit capital campaign named gift opportunities
Most nonprofit capital campaigns have some form of named gift opportunities.
However, contrary to what one might think is that gifts made to name a specific room in a building do not actually pay for that space. In most cases, the costs of…
Don’t skimp on the capital campaign planning
Not sure about your experiences with capital campaigns but they are highly technical with lots of moving pieces.
Oftentimes, groups want to skimp on the planning stages. For instance, they want to jump right into campaign mode without…
Major gifts in your small fundraising shop??? Lessons from the “Big Boys!”
Just because your not a large fundraising shop, doesn't mean that you can't raise major gifts like the "big boys."
I assert that you can and even better!
And, I even offer a free e-course on how to do it...
One of the first things that small…
Philanthropy is not a multiple choice question for your nonprofit board of directors
So often I have heard this one line uttered..."But I give of my time and that is my gift!"
Yes and no.
As a Board of Director, you are expected to give of your time. You are a volunteer. You have fiduciary responsibilities that you are…
