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...
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Overcoming “No” in Your Nonprofit Fundraising
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.”
Overcome Your Fear of Asking
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.
Five Things I’ve Never Said to a Client
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...