Information is Currency
Information is indeed currency, no matter the task or the assignment, and the more we have accumulated, the more successful we will be.
View ArticleExcellence in Giving
So what does that leave donors? Since excellence is self-imposed, how can donors interested in achieving more than average returns on their donation navigate the obstacles presented by the nonprofit...
View ArticleIdentifying Donor Prospects
With myriad organizations doing splendid work, and an endless array of opportunities for donors to contribute and make a positive difference, what becomes the game-changer in prompting a high net-worth...
View ArticleHoliday Giving
The holiday giving season is nearly over. Applying the lessons of 2008-2009 to 2010’s charitable giving will result in a more meaningful giving experience and ultimately mean more lives changed for the...
View ArticleGet Inside the Door
While simple on paper it is sometimes grueling in execution, I suggest three different approaches to securing that oh-so-important first meeting with a potential donor or company.
View ArticleFundraising in 2010
Network for Good published an article last week on the predictions for fundraising in 2010. They are worth repeating and discussing as nonprofits continue to face economic challenges, changing donor...
View ArticleThe Exploratory Meeting
Listen intently to not only what the potential donors says, but what they don’t say. Get a sense of what burns inside your potential donor and what generates excitement as they speak to their past...
View ArticleThe Whiteboard Meeting
Brainstorm ideas, programs or initiatives that would clearly match what your organization can offer with the desires/wants/needs/objectives of the potential donor, foundation or company ... Encourage...
View ArticleCreate an Emotional Atmosphere
Now that you have had the Exploratory Meeting, and have now formulated an incredibly creative and compelling donation proposal, you are now ready for the second meeting with your potential donor. You...
View ArticleHope for Haiti?
This week USAID, the federal agency spearheading the US Government’s efforts in Haiti, released an updated report highlighting its current efforts in the Caribbean nation. If nothing else, the report...
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