CommunityThe Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Clicking and Impact Getting leverage in your fundraising program is about connecting; connecting with your prospective supporters. But…LarryJune 3, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Commitments and Events I was speaking with a colleague a few days back when the subject of peer-to-peer…LarryMay 27, 2014
CommunityStrategic FundraisingSustainable Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Morality Plays and Soap Operas We all love a good story, don’t we? Preferably one with lots of drama, twists…LarryMay 20, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Flip That Switch The past decade has seen the proliferation of research that confirms what works in charitable…LarryMay 13, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Are You Seeking Money or Belief? https://vimeo.com/90421388 Evaluating your organization’s fundraising performance often begins with financial metrics. Money is important, no…LarryMay 6, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Ask Boldly, Talk Little https://vimeo.com/90421387 Our nonprofit organizations are seemingly in a ceaseless effort to convince wary investors—that is…LarryApril 29, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Avoiding “No.” https://vimeo.com/90421389 So much attention is focused on the dreaded “ask” in fundraising. That is to…LarryApril 23, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Working Backwards-another unique fundraising idea Every well-meaning nonprofit organization wants to move forward. The phrase “going forward” implies progress. “We…LarryApril 15, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Stories and Science Engaging narratives that connect with our fundamental selves are essential for our lives. Reasoned, tested…LarryApril 8, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Useless Data—reported regularly I believe most nonprofit leaders would agree knowing where you stand with your fundraising program…LarryApril 1, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas Bargains and Philanthropy It doesn’t seem likely that the meanings of the words “bargain” and “philanthropy” would be…LarryMarch 25, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas The Sticky Wicket Today’s unique fundraising idea concerns a subject that many charitable organizations would prefer to duck. …LarryMarch 11, 2014
CommunityUncategorized The Donate Button Late last year, Facebook announced that it was making available a "donate" button to selected charities for…LarryMarch 4, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas The Donor Question Over the next few weeks we’re going to take a look at some unique fundraising…LarryFebruary 18, 2014
CommunityStrategic Fundraisingunique fundraising ideas What Donors Get Most of the anxiety surrounding fundraising comes from a faulty mental paradigm. When we seek…LarryFebruary 10, 2014