We’ve been thinking a lot about what it takes to be a fundraising “Bright Spot” lately thanks to the recent report by Kim Klein and Jeanne Bell. One thing is clear: authenticity is central to a strong fundraising program. As …
Let’s face it. Fundraising language has some rather unpleasant and almost conspiratorial terms. Terms that make it seem like fundraisers are trying to pull something over on donors and would-be supporters. Just think about the word “target”. We use this …
The Olympics may be over, but you still need a team! Have you got a plan for mobilizing your entire community of friends and supporters to help you reach this year’s goal? Fundraising is not only more fun when you …
Ann wrote last week about “Fundraising Bright Spots”, a report by Kim Klein and Jeanne Bell that highlights social justice organizations that are beating the odds in terms of revenue growth and donor engagement. This report has lots of gold …
Are you a “bright spot” in the world of fundraising? Do you know what it takes to build a solid development program with a loyal base of donors? What about a program that doesn’t exhaust your staff and that sustains …
