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  • Capital Campaigns: Alive and Well

    Despite the economic downturn, several local nonprofits are running capital campaigns. And so they should. When organized well, a capital campaign can energize donors and board members, build internal capacity and, of course, generate much-needed funds for special projects. While we do hear about a stalled campaign or two, we are also seeing organizations that are launching – and completing – campaigns with great success.
    The flourishing campaigns have several things in common. They are… Read the rest

  • A Graph Every Fundraiser Should See

    Check out this cool graph that TrueSense Marketing posted recently on Fundraising Growth Now. It’s a representation of the number of people in the US between the ages of 55 and 85 over the next 40 years. There are 72 million people in this group today, and demographers have projected it will grow to 120 million in 2050.

    Why does this matter to us as fundraisers? Traditionally, the overwhelming majority of… Read the rest

  • Wishing for a Crystal Ball

    I’m puzzled. And I’m hoping that you can help me to get a grip on what’s going on.
    We have a poll on the home page of Front Range Source asking:
    Compared to 2009, do you expect your 2010 fundraising revenue to: increase, decrease, stay the same.
    It’s not a huge sample size (24 votes), but 21 out of 24 responders said that they expected fundraising results to increase or stay the same in 2009. … Read the rest

  • Exercise Your Freedom

    Giving is one of the most deeply satisfying acts that free citizens enjoy. It is an act of community, outwardly focused, but inwardly driven. It gives expression to our values and gives voice to our most deeply held convictions. We cannot be coerced and we cannot be dissuaded when we choose to give.
    Think on this the next time you find yourself or one of your volunteers feeling hesitant or self-conscious about asking for a… Read the rest

  • Food and the Internet: A Perfect Recipe

    I’m super impressed with the latest fundraising event strategy being implemented by the School Food Project here in the Boulder. Through a series of intimate “Chef Dinners” they’re gaining all the benefits of the classic house party model – small groups of like-minded people gathering to learn about the good work of an organization, talk about shared concerns, have a little fun, and give generously. It is my absolute favorite type of fundraising.
    But, here’s… Read the rest

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