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Just finished the #ecornell course, Fundraising and Revenue Generation. I expected that it would cover the mechanics of fundraising campaigns. What I learned was much more strategic than that: planning capital campaigns, developing grant application content and the effective use of social media to meet fundraising goals. What I've learned through these nonprofit sector courses I've been able to implement in my for-profit glamping company's #habitatpreservation and restoration focus. One more module and I'm certified! #lifelonglearning #executivedevelopment #fundraisingsuccess #dogoodfeelgood

When you download our free guide to writing a #Fundraising Plan you'll: ❇️ Learn how to define your goals and strategies ❇️ Review previous year’s fundraising performance ❇️ Gain access to helpful resources and templates Don't miss out!

This month in Fridays 4 Fundraising, we’re giving your board clearer MARCHing orders on fundraising. Last week, I pointed out how very many ways there are for board members to contribute to the fundraising and resource development efforts for your organization. I also pointed out that board members don’t come to us as fundraising experts…and I promised we’d talk about that this week. Here goes… Too often, I see nonprofit leaders getting frustrated that their board members won’t fundraise. But when I question the nonprofit leader further, I eventually get to a confession: “Kelly, I don’t really understand how to fundraise, so I just ask my board to do it and hope they can figure it out.” Oh, okay, I see the problem now. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution! Since fundraising is a skill, fundraising can be taught! I’ve seen so many boards that were fundraising failures turn into fundraising powerhouses with a little training. Bottom line: If you want your board to be good at fundraising, you have to give them the support they need to learn how to do it well.  More on how to do that in this week's blog post: https://lnkd.in/eUMQF3yD

Fundraising is often considered the elephant in the room of Higher Education. But why do we avoid the subject like it's taboo? It’s time to put the fun in fundraising and improve the donor experience. That’s why we’re talking to Brad Layland, CEO at The FOCUS Group. He literally wrote the book on it — Turning Donors into Partners. In this episode, we deconstruct the fundraising dance. Join us as we discuss: ✅ [9:09] How fundraising builds community ✅ [11:07] When fundraising gets awkward ✅ [14:36] Building authentic donor relationships ✅ [21:54] Three fatal mistakes when approaching fundraising #biblicalhighered #biblicalhigheredtalk #fundraising #donorrelations https://lnkd.in/eqzC6AmM

When a comedian walks on stage, the comedian herself and everyone in the audience have the same thought: I hope you succeed. That is how donors feel when they meet with you for a meeting. They want the meeting to be interesting and useful just like you do. Join me next week to discuss what donors want and how you can succeed - and maybe even enjoy - donor meetings. Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate #fundraisingtools #fundraisingdoesnothavetosuck -- Follow me on IG for more fundraising tips: @catslackconsulting

Low donor retention rates got you down? 😔 It’s certainly not the be-all and end-all fix, but optimizing your donor acquisition efforts is one way to continue growing your organization’s fundraising. Swipe below and get 3 tips for creating a smoother donor acquisition process, then in the blog in the comments, you can get a full 4-step model to get more donors online. What else are you doing to combat low retention rates? #nextafter #nonprofitfundraising #donoracquisition #fundraisingtips

When you download Bloomerang's guide to writing a #Fundraising Plan you'll: ❇️ Learn how to define your goals and strategies ❇️ Review previous year’s fundraising performance ❇️ Gain access to helpful resources and templates Don't miss out!

Why do some nonprofits thrive and others barely survive? The answer might surprise you. Let's explore. Your nonprofit's financial stability doesn’t have to be shaky. There are better strategies out there. You just need to commit to discovering them. Fundraising in today’s landscape is challenging, and the tactics have evolved significantly over the past few years. This is why I urge nonprofit leaders to stay proactive and informed about the latest fundraising trends and strategies. To help you stay ahead, I'm hosting a free masterclass: "𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨!" on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗦𝗧. We'll cover everything from identifying new funding opportunities to building sustainable revenue streams and engaging donors effectively. I’d love for you to join me. Bring your team along too! https://lnkd.in/gYmxT3MU #NonprofitFunding #FundraisingMasterclass #NonprofitGrowth #UltimateFundraisingBlueprint

FREE Webinar: How to Ask for Major Gifts in 3 Easy Steps Wednesday, November 8, 1ET. Delighted to have guest presenter Peter J. Heller join our illustrious Fundraising Masters series with a webinar on Major Gifts. I focus a lot on major gifts at Asking Matters and I'm always delighted to have another perspective to add to the mix! Peter, founder of Heller Fundraising Group, will break down the details for each step and provide tools to accomplish this challenging work. Each attendee will understand the Major Gift fundraising process from beginning to end and will take back specific tools and ideas to their office that they can start using the next day. Peter promises these 3 takeways: *Learn the 3 simple concepts to effectively structure your major gift fundraising *Gain a transformative understanding of how to secure donor meetings – the hardest part of the process *Acquire tools and techniques to share with your whole leadership team – Executive Director, Board members, development staff Register here whether you can attend live or not as you'll get the recording: https://lnkd.in/eTzciex5 #majorgifts #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising #charity

The Fundraising Challenge Fundraising is a core activity for nonprofits—but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From donor fatigue to resource constraints, there are many hurdles to overcome. By combining strategic planning with innovative solutions, nonprofits can turn these challenges into opportunities. What fundraising hurdles have you faced, and how did you overcome them? Share your insights! #NonprofitFundraising #ChallengeAccepted