ATTENTION: Having a nonprofit CRM system isn’t a magic fundraising wand. As pretty as it looks and how organized it feels, technology can’t raise money by itself. I know, I know, you got it so you could have the most perfect moves management system and donor prospect reports, etc. And don’t worry, I love a
“You Are Here,” Roo Reynolds As leaders, we are naturally inclined to begin the pursuit of an important organizational goal by naming our starting place. It makes sense to us that a process roadmap should include an accurate “you are here” marker. To support us, organizational development practitioners create frameworks to use in our self-assessment.
Now more than ever, effective fundraising is what your nonprofit depends on to survive. Your team likely spends countless hours planning events and campaigns in order to raise money for programs and projects that will further your cause. All this fundraising definitely involves sending appeals to your donor base. Whether you’re sending general donation requests,
Think fast: do you know where you get your best donors? Ask any fundraiser if they want more donors and you’ll get a resounding “YES” but ask what source yielded them their very BEST donors and you might see some puzzled faces. Before you rush out to find new donors you’re wise to consider where
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on legacy giving and how to overcome obstacles and barriers to receiving a bequest. Dear Charity Clairity, How do you persuade donors
