The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
I am in the middle of writing a direct mail fundraising letter for a non-profit client, and tomorrow I will be presenting the letter to them, and explaining why it will be effective. And it got me thinking… there are really only three things that separate super-successful fundraising letters from ones that are just mediocre.
The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks. And it seems like a really slow way to go about fundraising. It takes work.
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Get Fully Funded
MARCH 6, 2023
A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 13, 2020
In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. But… friendraisers still have a very definite fundraising purpose. that loses money, and claim that it will help raise their profile. I think I made that very clear on the flyer.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 11, 2022
The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 5, 2020
It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. Likewise, it wastes precious dollars in the fundraising budget in return for very little gain. The epidemic to which I am referring is “fundraising wanderlust,” or a failure to stay focused in your fundraising efforts.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 29, 2019
Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . Here are 6 ways. .
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