I have five hours a week and no budget. Here’s how I fundraise. This blog is written for the founders, one-human-shows, every-hat-wearing, grassroots champions of small and lean nonprofits. As a communicator and former full-time fundraiser, I know that a lot of advice for nonprofits and fundraisers assumes readers already have industry knowledge, connections, and Read More »
As nonprofit leaders, you have the incredible opportunity to enact positive change and leave a lasting impact on your communities and team. However, even the most well-intentioned leaders encounter internal challenges along the way. By proactively identifying and openly addressing red flags, you can foster a thriving, engaged, and mission-driven workplace.There may be times when Read More »
You have the privilege of serving your community through your mission. As a leader who serves others, you have countless donors who trust you with their money and their information. As such, it’s important for you to safeguard this revenue and their information by finding strategies that work for you and your team to ensure Read More »
Congrats! Your monthly giving program has kicked off to a great start. Donors are resonating with your mission and have signed up to make a long-term impact. Now, you are tasked with retaining these generous donors while securing new ones. Donor retention is an ongoing challenge for nonprofits. As a fundraiser, it is important to Read More »
Whether your organization’s monthly giving program has been established for a while or it’s just getting started, it’s important to recruit new, recurring donors on a regular basis. By inviting donors to support your mission in a simple way, you are helping to establish and maintain a reliable revenue stream for your nonprofit. On average, Read More »
Contributed by Mallory Erickson Many new nonprofit organizations start out on the wrong foot by focusing on obtaining donations without the long-term plan of retaining donors. Securing a healthy relationship with donors who are willing to donate from year to year and quarter to quarter is pivotal in the success of any nonprofit. Don’t get Read More »
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