Question of the Month: What are some common issues that are holding organizations back from greater success in major gifts?

Question of the Month: What are some common issues that are holding organizations back from greater success in major gifts?

In our consulting work, we see a lot of the same issues come up that are preventing non-profits from seeing greater success in major gifts. So for this Question of the Month, we’re sharing some of the most common and avoidable issues we’ve seen – not to embarrass...
Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts?

Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts?

Leaders, I know that it can feel like a tricky balancing act. How do you push for your fundraisers to make bigger asks without pressuring them into a transactional approach with donors? Let’s say you just heard that a donor gave half a million dollars to the...
Why Most Fundraising Is Ineffective

Why Most Fundraising Is Ineffective

If the main purpose of a non-profit is to address a societal problem, then it follows that securing the resources to address that problem is the other major objective. I talked about this in a blog I wrote earlier this year. But why does securing the resources...
Leaders, Are You Blocking Your Team?

Leaders, Are You Blocking Your Team?

It’s that time of year. For most of you, this is your biggest quarter for giving, and the pressure is on! Leaders, we know this is a stressful time for you and your team. So the question is: are you actually getting in the way of your team’s success? Let’s unpack how...
Founder Q&A: What does your non-profit’s structure have to do with success?

Founder Q&A: What does your non-profit’s structure have to do with success?

The structure of a non-profit has everything to do with whether the organization is running effectively and efficiently, and whether the donor is experiencing the best the organization can offer. When every function of the organization is aligned in support of the...