by Justin P. Clark | Dec 6, 2013 | Audience Development, Fundraising, Strategy
The second Giving Tuesday has come and gone. Reports vary on the increased level of fundraising – but it is likely somewhere between 50 and 90%. As Giving Tuesday continues to grow, it’s important to start thinking about the impact that it will have on your...
by Justin P. Clark | Nov 8, 2013 | Fundraising
When Beth Kanter isn’t being teased by Conan O’Brien about her red hat, she’s contributing and sharing great best practices for the nonprofit community. This week, Beth wrote about a process evaluation project she’s helping with and shares some great tips on writing...
by Justin P. Clark | Oct 18, 2013 | Fundraising
This week NPQ reported on a recent study that shows that small nonprofit organizations struggle with donor retention more than their larger counterparts. While this information isn’t surprising, the difference in donor retention rates between large, mid-sized, and...
by Niki Kidd | Oct 11, 2013 | Fundraising, Messaging, Strategy
Bill Stone’s recent piece for Philanthropy introduces the important concept of asking – “What if?” Stemming from the current government shutdown, Stone encourages nonprofits to consider innovative solutions to problems they are currently facing by asking what...
by Niki Kidd | Oct 4, 2013 | Fundraising
Here’s a dirty little nonprofit secret – oftentimes, there is very little “fun” in fundraising. You get a lot of no’s. There can be unrealistic expectations. You are sending and receiving more emails than you can possibly track. You’re tired, you’re stressed,...
by Niki Kidd | Aug 16, 2013 | Fundraising
In this week’s New York Times Opinion section, Professor Peter Singer makes his argument for what makes the act of charity good or bad. But in the process, he manages to lose perspective on the fact that there are many ways that people choose to be philanthropic, and...
