Ask successful couples what their secret is and you’ll often year that effective communication and attention play an important role. One of the basic tenants of successful fundraising is donor stewardship. Donors who have shown your organization some love through their gifts are at risk of walking away if not shown some love in return. Romancing your donors should be a top priority! Here are some great ways to communicate with and shower attention on […]

Are you looking at a map or the rearview mirror? As a fellow fundraiser, let me begin by giving you my congratulations on completing an unprecedented fundraising year. I hope you can spend some time in the next few weeks to take a break and carry out some much-deserved self-care. Take time to appreciate your team members who contributed to your organization’s fundraising success.  Although the end of a fiscal year can bring a sense […]

This week, we had a great time talking to Clover Frederick, a fundraising and marketing consultant for nonprofits. She offers helpful wisdom for the year ahead. Last year, most organizations had to put their plans on hold and make a lot of changes. For many nonprofits, one unexpected change was a surplus of funds. Clover talks through the possibilities for how to use this surplus in the best way for your organization.  P.S. You can […]