Three Taboo Words for Fundraisers
All nonprofits believe—and rightly so—that our work is essential and worthy of support. But let me drop a truth bomb which may be tough to
All nonprofits believe—and rightly so—that our work is essential and worthy of support. But let me drop a truth bomb which may be tough to hear: Our mere existence doesn’t warrant philanthropic giving. Yet the ways we communicate with donors often suggest otherwise, and the language we use can hurt…
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All nonprofits believe—and rightly so—that our work is essential and worthy of support. But let me drop a truth bomb which may be tough to
Source: Banksy On December 31st, 2017, I became a statistic. I joined the 60% of donors who become former donors to the charities they had
How many of us are still recovering from the rollercoaster known as 2017? It was a whiplash year. In early 2017 we saw a flexing
A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Embarking on a new year—whether it’s a calendar or fiscal year (or both!)—is always
In 2015, Giving USA announced that giving levels across the country had returned to record highs—finally restarting the philanthropic pause triggered by the 2008 recession.
As human beings, we are hard wired for connection. Our brains are literally designed to form bonds and seek families—biological or synthetic. Behavioral psychologists have
One of the most important values and attributes we, as fundraisers, can have is gratitude. This may seem obvious. After all, there’s such an increased
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In my experience, there isn’t a board that doesn’t groan when the topic of fundraising comes up. Board members often consider fundraising one piece of