For small nonprofits, the right fundraising event can be a great way to raise money. It can also be a LOT of work. And a little scary. A good fundraising event requires investing a lot of time, effort, and money upfront without knowing what the payoff will be. In some ways, you’re working on
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Continue readingLast week, in a conversation with a client, I quietly gave “Annie” permission to make mistakes and not do things perfectly. She was stuck in a fixed mindset.
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Continue readingIf you’re one of my private coaching clients, you’ve already heard me ask: what preparations are you making for the possibility that your fundraising event might be canceled due to the coronavirus (now officially called Covid-19)? The numbers of coronavirus seem to still be low outside of China. But reports are that the current total
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Continue readingWhen there’s more to do than you can get done, one way to get some help is with a fundraising intern. Many founders and Executive Directors find themselves in the positions of doing EVERYTHING for their organization, from running daily operations to managing volunteers to raising money. And, if you’re like most, the budget
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Continue readingHave we forgotten that sharing a story is how we deepen our relationships? A good story is data with a soul.
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Continue readingWhat you deem “normal” for your school auction depends on where you live. Here are three short stories about school auctions you might find unusual.
Continue readingEach and every interaction your nonprofit has with supporters comes with a data point. Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser, these interactions provide a wealth of information. If you’re not leveraging this data for more efficient fundraising, you’re missing out. Donor
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Continue readingIn the non-profit realm, social media is life. It’s the easiest, most effective, and most direct way to talk with your followers, educate those who may not know you yet, and most importantly – gain and ask for support for your mission. Contrary to popular belief, successful social media accounts are not run off-the-cuff!
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Continue readingMake your story about one person: Stories told in a way that connects listeners or readers to a single person is what allows others to see themselves in your story AND your mission.
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Continue readingA very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are great ways to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause! Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where
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