Why Finance Should Be Your BFF
Building a strong relationship between fundraising and finance isn't just beneficial; it's essential. Here's why you should make your finance colleagues your closest allies.
Behind The Scenes: How I Stay Organized
Today I take you behind the scenes, and share the tools I use to stay organized, check off my to-do’s, and avoid overwhelm.
Events: The Benefits of Small Parties
Small parties are an effective strategy to cultivate donors and raise funds. Check out these benefits of small events, and tips to make yours a success.
10 Ways to Engage Younger Donors
Engaging younger donors requires understanding their values, communication preferences, and motivations for giving. Read on for 10 ways to engage this key demographic.
Understanding Donor Diversity: You Are Not Your Donors
It’s a critical mistake to believe that all donors align with your personal likes, dislikes, and priorities regarding the organization's mission. Check out these ways to increase your understanding and engagement of donors.
Events: Do’s & Don’ts for Managing Committees
Managing volunteer committees is crucial for successful nonprofit events, yet it’s one of the most stressful aspects of pulling one off.
Here's a guide to ensure your committees are effective, volunteers feel valued, and you don’t pull your hair out.
The Power of Pause: Why Breaks are Essential
Pushing yourself to the limit can be counterproductive, affecting your well-being and your effectiveness. Check out these ways to incorporate breaks and avoid burnout.
Fundraising for Urgent Needs: Don’t Cry Wolf
Fundraising for urgent needs requires quick, careful planning and execution. Check out these strategies to avoid crying wolf.
The Question I Get Asked Most Often
Check out the question I get asked most often…and how I answer it.
Events: The Importance of Follow-Up
Check out these 5 ways to turn your successful event to sustained engagement.
Is Free Technology Worth It?
While free software & tools can be tempting, it's important to carefully consider whether free really is better.
How to Get the Work Done If You Can’t Hire
Here are five ways you can get the work done without hiring more staff—and not burning yourself out!
AI: Fundraising Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the nonprofit world. Read on for how you can leverage AI in your fundraising.
Events: Inspirational Tours & Site Visits
Tours are a powerful way to engage supporters, raise awareness, and build support. Here are some tips to make sure they inspire.
9 Easy Fundraising Ideas
With a little creativity and planning, you can raise funds for your nonprofit organization quickly and easily. Here are nine ideas to get you started.
You Deserve It: Professional Development
Learn more about why it's crucial to become your own advocate for professional development. And gain access to a free tool to help!
Events: Do You Need Them?
Fundraising events can be a great way to raise money for your organization, but they can also be a lot of work. So, how do you decide whether or not to hold a fundraising event?
5 Ways To Use Your Slow Time Wisely
Five easy ways you can use slow times to get better prepare for the busy times you know are coming.
Don’t Go It Alone: Engaging Staff
How do you get others—colleagues, board members, volunteers, etc.—to support you? Here are three of my favorite ways…
A New Year Just Like The Old Year?
How do you jump off that wheel and start heading down the road to a year of accomplishments without getting overwhelmed? I’ve got an idea…