Recent Articles

Volunteers & Charities: Cyclonic force for good
Apr 18, 2017

I started my nonprofit career employed as a volunteer manager. It’s true that volunteers often say that they don’t want a fuss, they don’t need to be thanked. They’re lying. They’re really saying: you’re embarrassing me with this poorly-planned gesture and insincere dialogue. Please stop.

Raise More and Stress Less with Nonprofit Events Planning E-Book
Apr 17, 2017

Planning an event? You’re in luck! DonorPerfect’s e-book, How to Plan a Nonprofit Fundraising Event on a Budget, is FREE. Know what else could be free? A trendy venue, savvy social media assistant, luxury auction items, and lots more! The secrets to stretching your budget are all in the e-book.

Op Ed: Ways in which the CFRE accreditation lets down fundraisers, charities and donors
Apr 13, 2017

Given the increasing push behind the CFRE credential, it’s time to take a bit of a look at the kind of executive the certification will produce.

You won't believe who hacked this horse charity
Apr 12, 2017

The Red Barn, horse therapy charity, in Alabama was hacked by some random person in 2015 [Google it, it’s true]. So if you are thinking that your charity is too small to be noticed and get hacked, keep reading.

Roles & Responsibilities in Fundraising - Part Three
Apr 11, 2017

Fundraising is absolutely a team sport. In part two of this series I focused on how important your reception staff are in giving your donors the right first impression of your organization. This time I turn my attention to other key departments in your organization that can have an impact on your fundraising success including finance, data entry, and communications.