We’ve Lost Our Way
Nonprofits can lose their way if those involved forget why they came to be. Donors and mission-minded volunteers wanted to make an impact!
Are You in Love?
Does your passion for fundraising come from love? Do you love your donors, your mission?
If It’s Pretty It Won’t Work
Don’t make your fundraising presentations so pretty that donors can’t see the cause – the problem that they’d solve through their gifts.
Are You Going to Report on Impact This Year?
When we look at an organization that has taken seriously the need to report on the impact of donors’ gifts, and they’ve invested in it, we usually see major gift revenue climb substantially.
Where Are You Going?
It’s critical to have a goal or vision for your fundraising career, because it will keep you focused and intentional about the decisions you make.
Don’t Look at a Donor That Way!
We see donors as mission and being “donor-centered” goes way beyond treating them well. Here are some ideas to adjust the way you think about them.
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Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
