#ThankYouWednesday: The Day After #GivingTuesday
Is the automated email message donors will receive on #GivingTuesday after they give online to your organization enough of a thank you note? Maybe. Or maybe not. The answer is: it depends. In fundraising, it’s often the questions about the small details rather...
Donor Welcome Kits: Like a Fresh, Warm Loaf of Homemade Bread
A few weeks ago, Russell, my husband, and I visited a new church. As we were leaving the church, a church member gave us with a loaf of homemade bread. Whether you do it virtually or through the postal system (or both), you want your donors to feel welcome. Think: warm, fresh, homemade bread—plain, simple, humble, but sincere and effective—that’s what our new donor welcome kits need to be.
3 Great Reasons to Jump Into #GivingTuesday
This year, I’ve heard a lot of fundraisers debate the value of #GivingTuesday (#GT). I think there is a bit of #GivingTuesday fatigue with fundraising professionals. Every year, there is hype and hope which is followed for many by disappointment. Combine this...
A Road Trip Without a Road Map
A nonprofit trying to raise more money without a development plan can be a lot like a Jon Bauer road trip—there’s a destination in mind, but the route to the destination is fuzzy and success relies on faith and good fortune. Unexpected detours and delays to be expected.
How BlockChain Technology Might Play a Greater Role in Major Giving and Grant Making Even in Smaller Nonprofits
Nonprofits need to welcome the transparency and accountability blockchain giving affords by getting ready to receive cyber currencies.