“Donors are not giving TO your organization, they are giving THROUGH your organization.” Does that statement make sense to you? If not, then you really must read this article from Jose van Herpt, because she explains how earning donor loyalty is about so much more than sending thank you letters.
For a variety of reasons, fund raising is a very mobile occupation. Good people move on to other opportunities. Getting the right fit can be hard. That great resume didn’t work out when you brought the new fundraiser on board. Susan Paul offers some new ideas for finding and maintaining good staff.
What does your office look like? Do you have boxes of old files piled up to the rafters? Are your filing cabinets so full that you can’t find anything anymore? Liz Rejman has seen it all and offers some concrete suggestions for simplifying your work life.
Do personal connections really matter in corporate fundraising? Is it okay to leverage connections within your organization in order to secure a gift. Bradley Offman shares his thoughts on cronyism and corporate fundraising.
Does your gala or golf tournament completely take over your work plan for six months of the year? Is the administration of your event so onerous that you want to cancel it? If so, it might be time to get technology on your side and Shannon Craig is here to tell you how.
