Events, Fundraising, Planning
“We participate in Giving Tuesday and just recently Giving Tuesday Now but we aren’t getting a great return on the amount of time we are putting into the campaign. What more can we do?” This is a common question among new and small nonprofits. ...
Fundraising, Grants, grants magic u, Planning, success, Uncategorized
I recently sat down with a new nonprofit founder and we talked about grants as part of their fundraising plan. The Founder wanted to know how to get ready for grants and be competitive. The answer: everything needs a plan. Today, I am walking you through...
Fundraising, Fundraising Plan, Getting Started, Goal Setting, Planning
“I can’t get people to donate! “says the nonprofit leader. “Who is your ideal Donor?” I ask. With a puzzled look, the nonprofit leader replied, “Everyone!” Another nonprofit leader wants to know how to get more donations. The problem...
Boards, Getting Started, Planning, success
A Founder came to me a few years ago to help her get her Board together. Through the training, she was able to put together a Potential Board Decision Package. For her, just getting clear about what she wanted in a board and the expectations she had, made all the...
Fundraising, Fundraising Plan, Goal Setting, Planning
“ A goal without a plan is just a wish.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Do you have goals? Maybe your goal is, we need funding. Your response, let’s raise money! You feel like you are on an endless loop. I worked with an executive director once that felt that way. To make...