val9214Apr 26, 20182 minAre You a Fundraising Criminal?Take-away: Be sure that you are registered to fundraise before you start! In the last 24 hours, several folks have approached me who...
val9214Mar 22, 20182 minBoost Board Fundraising with LinkedInTake-away: Board Members who LinkIn with staff and each other can raise $ without even asking. “Who do you know?” Most of us don’t know...
val9214Feb 9, 20182 minGive your Donor a Target, not IndigestionTake-away: Asking for specific gift amounts reduces anxiety, is more fun and gets bigger gifts. Here’s a recipe for heartburn. You dine...
val9214Jan 19, 20182 minTeaching your Board to Ask; Don’t Put your Toddler on a HarleyTake-away: For practice and confidence, ask donors for gifts before asking prospects. Asking a new board member to solicit non-donors is...