Want to Raise More Money Online? Stop Endlessly Pestering Your Donors
Face it, the vast bulk of your fundraising emails go unread or get deleted. And many donors and prospects are so tired of a blizzard of solicitations that they’re... Read more.
When the String is Pulled: Dealing with High-Maintenance Donors
Some donors write a check and disappear, while others seem to have endless questions and requests. Keeping these supporters happy isn’t always so easy. But veteran... Read more.
Ask and Ye Shall Receive… A Blank Stare: How to Avoid Solicitation Snafus
Gift officers and prospect researchers have nightmares about working with bad information when approaching donors—leading them to ask for far too much money (or... Read more.
The Fundraiser From Hell: Five Ways Events Can Go Wrong
The whole point of fundraisers is to generate goodwill and donations. But these events can sometimes have the opposite effect, damaging an organization’s relationships... Read more.
The Right Home: How a University Library Wooed a Collector
When libraries and other institutions acquire private collections, it can often be a win for all involved, with donors finding safe, lasting homes for their collections.... Read more.
Too Much Information: When Does Prospect Research Get Invasive and Creepy?
With an incredible amount of data at their fingertips, prospect researchers often work like private detectives, drilling deeply into the lives of potential donors.... Read more.
How New IRS Rules Make it Harder to Navigate the World of Appraisals and Tax Deductions
Gifts of art and other non-cash contributions play pivotal roles in the building of collections for museums, archives and libraries. But a new and higher bar for... Read more.
A Smarter Money Chase? How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Fundraising
Artificial intelligence is disrupting many industries throughout the U.S. and the world. Now, these technologies may—or may not—bring big changes to fundraising... Read more.
As More Donors Retreat Behind a Veil of Secrecy, Prospect Researchers Hit Dead Ends
As an increasing number of donors give through donor-advised funds and LLCs, it's becoming harder to identify and cultivate prospects, weakening fundraising operations... Read more.
Disappearing Donors: How Fundraising Issues Can Push People off Nonprofit Boards
Strong boards are a key to successful fundraising by nonprofits. But it’s hardly a secret that boards often under-perform on this front. Even worse, miscommunication... Read more.
Pitching in While Checking Out: Retail-driven Fundraising is Growing
At checkouts across the country, people are asked to make a $1 or $5 gift to a charity of the retailer’s choice. These efforts are spreading, often raising substantial... Read more.
