A new quarterly report from the Fundraising Effectiveness project offers some key insights every fundraiser should be paying attention to! More than 8,800 nonprofits studied showed an overall loss of donors. During the third quarter of 2022, the number of donors dipped by 7.1% compared to the same period in 2021. New donors were down by 19.2% and …
We are excited to share our insights from the Giving USA 2023 report, which offers an in-depth view of the ever-changing landscape of philanthropy and the new opportunities to grow your philanthropic community. These findings are so important in shaping our fundraising strategies and we hope you learn a thing or two! On July 14th …
Learn how to engage with local career fairs to recruit the next generation of nonprofit leaders! As ACC’s intern, I have a unique perspective on this subject. Over the past 6 months, I’ve observed a recurring need for nonprofit employee recruitment, especially targeting individuals with experience. Additionally, it’s been frequently asked “How can we engage …
Better recruitment strategies. Better ways to Do Good Better. In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit recruitment, staying ahead of the curve is essential. This becomes even more crucial as nonprofits face unique challenges, including budget constraints and a growing demand for dedicated talent. Throughout my internship journey, I’ve often seen organizations struggle to meet their …
Hi Do Gooders! We just finished up my favorite of the Do Good Better Workshop series, PLAN! Having a plan is a vital component to fundraising. Not only does it help build sustainability and growth of your organization’s fundraising, but it provides a blueprint to the board and staff leadership about how you will reach …
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic and we have learned a lot about how to host a successful virtual fundraising event. From planning to execution and follow-up, each step is important to raise vital funds to support your mission. Begin with Planning: Connect with sponsors to think creatively about what they are looking for …
As Jenny and I have seen dozens of times in our ten years of consulting, dysfunctional Board-ED relationships are common and are often developed when there is a lack of transparency and trust. Follow these steps to mitigate this organization-threatening problem.
Development professionals everywhere are being forced to re-invent traditional fundraising events in order to accommodate stay-at-home orders and social distancing. In the weeks and months to come, we expect to see a whole spectrum of “virtual events” replacing the usual calendar of fundraising lunches, dinners, galas and walks. Some early adopters, like Pima Council on …
Even if you have worked from home before, working from home due to COVID-19 might feel like a whole new world. It’s been a sudden move with an extended period of time, coupled with having your kids and possibly spouse at home as well. The tips below were gathered from a few sites to help …
Jenny, Lisa and I have all been reading and studying Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. I highly recommend you consider buying the or audiobook. This week I’ve been struck by Brene’s concept of TASC and “paint done for me.” TASC is an accountability and success checklist you can use in meetings to ensure your …