I received my first holiday/year-end appeal on Sept. 14. This is the earliest I’ve ever received one. Here’s what stuck out to me immediately: The letter was addressed to SparkNonprofit LLC. Not to me, not to an actual person or the dreaded “Dear Friend.” The...
Receiving a “no” can be discouraging to nonprofit leaders trying to raise funds, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some top tips for overcoming “no.”
If you want to be a successful nonprofit leader and fundraiser, you must overcome your fear of asking for a donation and help others overcome their fear. Here are some ways to do that.
My consulting work offers a new challenge every week. In addition to leading my clients through capital, endowment, and planned giving campaigns, I conduct board education sessions about fundraising. I also coach CEOs and high-performing leaders so they can achieve...