FUNDRAISING FOR GOOD
Fundraising faces changing times just like every other industry. How do we learn the newest trends and tips and keep them balanced with our ethical standards? Let's learn together.
Fundraising faces changing times just like every other industry. How do we learn the newest trends and tips and keep them balanced with our ethical standards? Let's learn together.
Campaigns: Public, Quiet, Silent? What’s the difference?
/in Campaign Planning, Fundraising /by James PlourdeIn working with non-profits who are in campaign mode, the only thing that causes more angst than whether they will reach their goal is “when to go public.” “Going public” is a function of both the calendar and the campaign thermometer. And it is different for everyone. Here are a few observations to consider in […]
Board Giving
/in Campaign Planning, Fundraising /by James PlourdeBoards don’t give money to the non-profit organizations they govern. Individuals who serve on boards do. Why the distinction? Because it creates the correct paradigm for how development professionals should be approaching their board members for philanthropic support and measuring outcomes. If I ruled the non-profit universe, I would ban the term “board giving” from […]
Kill Your Darlings
/in Fundraising /by James PlourdeKill your darlings Anyone who’s been to journalism school knows the phrase “kill your darlings.” It means editing out the words and phrases that you’ve fallen in love with that drag down the clarity and power of your story. In fundraising, we would do well with an annual review with staff and key volunteers titled […]