The Wind Is at Your Back. What Are YOU Going to Do?
You may have heard that there’s a new fundraising report out called the Philanthropy Outlook by Lilly School of Philanthropy and sponsored by CCS. Basically, the report says that the forecast for 2024 and 2025 is that overall, giving will go up 4.2% and 3.9%. For...
How to Stay Calm When Donors Get Anxious or Demanding in Tough Economic Times
In my last blog, A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times, I made the point that you can usually beat a slow economy by properly managing your major gift program. The other point I made was that when times are tough, donors become more discerning and...
A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times
We are often asked about the state of major gift fundraising during difficult economic times. Fundraisers often wonder, will people give less? Should they budget less? Or move into stewardship mode with donors, versus asking them for gifts? How should fundraisers...
The Sky Is Not Falling: A Look at the So-Called “Giving Crisis” in Philanthropy
Doom and gloom are upon us. Everywhere you turn, there’s talk about how giving is going down, how inflation and the economy are going to wreak havoc with your fundraising plans and goals, and there’s a huge giving crisis. All suggesting that you, as a frontline...
The Only Reason Your Non-Profit Should Be Worried About the Economy
Back in May, Richard wrote an article on why inflation and a troubled economy should not affect giving. He explained that if you bring a compelling offer that matches your donor’s passions and interests, your donor will give. Richard made that bold statement based on...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
