Charity:Water – Are They Missing Offline Giving Opportunities?
Some nonprofits we serve raise a very, very small percentage of their annual revenue online while others are raising a much more substantial amount in the range of 15%-20%. For those with a strong...
View ArticleWhat a horrible act of senseless violence…
Is it possible nonprofits are focused in the wrong direction? Well maybe not the wrong direction; but in a direction that isn’t quite as important as something else. I mean is it possible that we...
View ArticleThe Joy of Making a Difference in a Life…
That’s why many of us are in the nonprofit “business†– to help others, to feel the joy that comes with changing lives, and to know that perhaps, just for a moment, we are making a difference....
View ArticleIt’s All About the Story
Nonprofits often face challenges finding compelling stories about people whose life was positively impacted in some profound way by a nonprofit's service, program, or people.
View ArticleWhen will the economy get better?
If you are like most nonprofit leaders, you are asking yourself how the prolonged economic downturn will affect your organization – including the ability to increase funding and maintain the same...
View ArticleWhat Does “Acceptable Charity Fundraising Copy” Mean?
In a recent BBB article it was announced that the BBB's Wise Giving Alliance, which is the Better Business Bureau’s charity watchdog arm, will begin a new initiative to verify the truthfulness of...
View ArticleHow Should Social Impact Be Measured?
I have written about this topic before but it’s worth revisiting. Many of us in the nonprofit field believe it’s more important to measure and be judged by the financials (program, administration and...
View ArticleCombining Big Data, Storytelling and Engagement with Your Secret Sauce
As we all know, either from experience or otherwise - the ground has shifted under our feet. And it's unsettling. Have you ever been out on a bridge or other structure that juts out over a ravine of...
View ArticleGiving from the heart…
I just read a great post online and they stated the following in their first paragraph – go here to read the article As any strong fundraiser knows, donors give from the heart. They must be emotionally...
View ArticleThe Secret Sauce: Passion + Heart x Affinity = Success!
My church launched its annual stewardship campaign recently. This is a time when every member of our congregation is asked to reflect on our individual time, talent and treasure and determine how we...
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