My #1 Success in Grant Writing
Beyond the process, learning what funders look for when determining if the organization is a good investment has helped me assist new nonprofits with program development, budgeting, collaboration, and setting the organization’s foundation.
Whose Responsibility is Fundraising Anyway?
Many Founders and Board Chairs I talk to find it difficult to get their Board members to take responsibility for fundraising. It often comes down to whose responsibility is it? Today, we talk about the responsibilities as it pertains to the Board- collectively and...
7 Irresistable Nonprofit Board Resources to Get Your Board on Track
I recently received the question, “What are some resources for board development?” To answer your question, here are seven irresistible non-profit board resources.
Book Review: The Fundraising Habits of Supremely Successful People
I’ve chosen this book for several reasons. First, we are talking about boards this month so it fit nicely. Second, it is a quick read – about an hour – so you can quickly get the information and start applying it. Lastly, while many of the 25 habits listed may be difficult for small nonprofits to set, all the habits can either be implemented now or strived to be accomplished in the future. It is worth you and your Board to read.
5 Nontraditional Ways to Get Excellent Board Members
Everyone seems to be connected on the internet so why not use what you have? Here are some free out-of-the-box resources.
3 Lessons I Learned From Wanting to Join a Nonprofit Board
Recently, the Chamber of Commerce in my area held an event cleverly called Get On Boards. It was designed to connect nonprofits with people in the community who wanted to volunteer or be recruited to a nonprofit's board. I have said for a few months now that I was...
How to Create an Engaging Resource to Communicate Your Mission
One way is to add to your website a mission stories page. This page will house the mission- related stories and pictures that you collect. These stories can be long or short.
Easiest Free Way to Retain Donors and Get Funding
We talked about sustainable fundraising earlier. Retaining donors fall into stewardship and one of the easiest ways to retain donors is by email. The best part of email is that you can schedule them, saving you time. Let’s explore an email schedule and how to save time.
How To Plan Your Giving Tuesday and Help You Rock The Day
Giving Tuesday is closer than you think! It’s time to start thinking through the process you will need to have a successful day. In a few months, the videos, social media posts, website, and online giving materials will need to be created and scheduled. Today, we concentrate on the plan. (And by the way, this plan isn’t just for Giving Tuesday! You can use it to create any online giving campaign or integrate it into an appeal campaign!)
How to Make Your Corporate List for Your Event Sponsorship
How do you create a list of businesses you will ask for your event sponsorship? I have eight ways to find those ideal sponsors.
A Simple Plan
About Me
Most nonprofit leaders lay awake at night trying to figure out how to fund their mission.
Hi! I'm Alesha.
I teach sustainable fundraising in a way that they can take action today so they can serve their clients.
I can help you move from just getting started funding your new nonprofit to gaining confidence in your fundraising and building relationships to knowing what works for your organization and looking at the infinite game when it comes to funding. I’ve worked with nonprofit Founders and written the book I HAVE MY 501(C)3! NOW WHAT?!? Your Blueprint to Starting Your Nonprofit Without Being the Sole Funder that lays the foundations for funding in a new nonprofit.
I’ve worked in Development (Fundraising) Departments in large organizations and I know the no cost, low-cost methods they use to bring in funding. I bring those sound strategies to the nonprofits I serve. Club Calendar
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