CommunityFundraising SystemsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSocial MediaSustainable Fundraising Everyone’s Doing It—yeah! Whenever I am traveling in or around Yellowstone Park I often come upon a small…LarryFebruary 26, 2013
CommunityDonor RenewalDonor StewardshipFundraising CommunicationsFundraising SystemsNonprofit MarketingNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSustainable Fundraising The Mythology–of self We're passionate, focused, determined to do good and--dead wrong. Huh? Charitable organizations are no…LarryFebruary 19, 2013
CommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalDonor StewardshipNonprofit MarketingPhilanthropy Belief–and truth Many of us become our own worst enemies when we begin to believe our own…LarryFebruary 12, 2013
Annual GivingCommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalDonor StewardshipFundraising SystemsMajor GivingPhilanthropyPlanned GivingRelational FundraisingSustainable Fundraising Donors Buy Feelings—not stuff In a recent post, Seth Godin makes an observation concerning consumer buying behavior that translates…LarryFebruary 5, 2013
CommunityDonor RenewalDonor StewardshipFundraising CommunicationsFundraising SystemsMajor GivingPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingUncategorized Magic Kingdom Fundraising—it works When I use the words, “magic kingdom” you’re probably thinking of what I am—Disney. That…LarryJanuary 29, 2013
Annual GivingCommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalFundraising CommunicationsFundraising SystemsSolicitationUncategorizedYear End Giving Ask and You Will Receive–not! The year-end has just passed and we’re into a new year of fundraising goals and…LarryJanuary 22, 2013
CommunityFundraising SystemsGovernment GrantsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSustainable FundraisingUncategorized Where’s Your Focus–outcomes or income? It’s unfortunate that the perennial debate about nonprofits and charitable organizations is about the revenue…LarryJanuary 15, 2013
CommunityFundraising SystemsNonprofit BoardsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSustainable Fundraising Good Fundraising–bad fundraising When you get counsel on how to fundraise—from colleagues, friends or even a professional consultant—stop…LarryJanuary 8, 2013
CommunityUncategorized ‘Tis the Season—and other well wishes The end of another year is fast approaching and with it one of my favorite—and…LarryDecember 20, 2012
CommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalDonor StewardshipPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSolicitationSustainable Fundraising Asking With Purpose—yields success As we come into the home stretch for year-end giving I believe it’s worth reminding…LarryDecember 18, 2012
CommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor StewardshipPhilanthropyPlanned GivingSolicitation Give Now—are you dead yet? In his feature article in The Wall Street Journal last Friday, December 7, Joe Queenan…LarryDecember 11, 2012
CommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalFundraising SystemsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyPlanned GivingRelational FundraisingSustainable FundraisingUncategorized The Boogeyman—donor advised funds? Recently, in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, an op-ed appeared bemoaning the growing number and size…LarryDecember 4, 2012
CommunityDonor AcquisitionDonor RenewalEvent FundraisingFundraising CostNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropySustainable FundraisingUncategorized It’s Official—it’s ridiculous Seth Godin, in the recent Gala Economics posting on his blog, stated directly and unabashedly…LarryNovember 28, 2012
Board DevelopmentCommunityFundraising SystemsNonprofit BoardsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSustainable Fundraising The Most Dangerous Thing in Fundraising—yes danger I’m a numbers guy and I love to measure things. What happens when you make…LarryNovember 19, 2012
CommunityFundraising CostFundraising SystemsNonprofit Revenue DevelopmentPhilanthropyRelational FundraisingSustainable FundraisingUncategorized Lying to Donors—all the time In a recent blog post Nell Edgington gives her list of the most common lies…LarryNovember 7, 2012