FUNdraising Good Times

Life is changing faster than ever. Sometimes it feels as if the ways we have planned for the future just aren’t working. For many of us, we live in the…

Those who know fundraising know that nonprofit life is full of intrigue, twisted paths, pure luck, genius, generosity, and more. This is the first in an occasional series of fictional…

Raising money is one of the most important activities of a nonprofit. We say “one of” because we know that it is your mission and vision that is most critical.…

While the summer weather may be heating us up, there is a way for those of us who are donors to “heat up” giving at our favorite nonprofits. Its not…

Have you built out your social media platforms and mailing lists, so you are communicating with hundreds or thousands of people? Do you have hundreds of thousands of followers? A…

There are many ways to increase the number of people who are aware of your nonprofit organization and its fundraising activities. These include your website, social media, events, participating in…

For a small nonprofit, is it feasible or practical to “stay in your lane” as a fundraising professional? Should you instead be “wearing many hats?” We have so many phrases…

We hear a lot about employee burnout, but we have a different question: is your nonprofit burned out? Employees play a critical role, but they may be burned out because…

Now is the time to start planning for the next series of unexpected events. We know that doesn’t sound like “fun,” but it is necessary, like planning for a hurricane…

Who is endorsing your fundraising? Are you out there on your own asking for money, or have you reached out to people who can endorse your plans? Taking time to…