Happy Volunteers Boost Major Gifts
The gift of labor is a precious thing; it should be valued and stewarded both because it is the right thing to do and because the giving of time is closely tied to the giving of money.
Hiring Criteria – Part 2
When hiring a new professional fundraiser, find out if she’s sales-oriented, has good communication skills, and accepts accountability. Oh, and does she care about your cause?
Doing What Matters
When you’re doing what really matters in major gifts, you get a desired organizational outcome (donors retained, upgraded and giving), and you get a donor’s desired outcome (to make a difference).
Valuing Impact, Outcomes Vs Overhead: #2 Trend to Watch in 2015
This year, more and more non-profits will get back to the business of really fulfilling their mission and focusing on making more good happen on the planet, rather than obsessing about the overhead.
More Non-Profits Will Value Donors as Partners: #1 Trend to Watch in 2015
So many people who claim to be in service to humankind but behave in ways that prove they are only serving themselves. Treat donors as partners in your nonprofit, not just as sources of cash.
It Starts With YOU: Outrageous Donor Service, Part 1
I had a frustrating experience last week that reminded me how easy it is to forget that we serve others. The experience got me thinking about donor service and the six things you, as a MGO, should watch out for in your relationship to the donors on your caseload....TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
