Email Etiquette Is Critical In Relationship Building
I think it is safe to say, nowadays, that our primary form of communication with colleagues, board members, volunteers, and donors is email. While we all wish we could meet with our supporters regularly in
Timely Responses To News Are Important To Fundraising
In all charitable fields - from education, animal and human rights, immigration rights/advocacy, health and mental health issues, or international affairs - news items and crises occur. As a fundraiser, I believe it is important
And Now, For The Fundraising Side Of Campaigns…
Anyone who has tried to fundraise using email, or crowd funding sites such as Kickstarter knows, the money doesn't just magically start pouring in once you get your page set up. The key to making online campaigns
Strategic Planning As A Collaborative Project
Many of the groups we come across and work with seem to recognize the value of strategic planning. Many also invest time and resources to conduct some level of strategic planning for their organizations.
Keeping The Funder Honest
The power dynamic of the funder and fundee is often difficult to manage. The onus is usually on the organization being funded to make the relationship a good one. Truth be told, we expect
Ongoing Learning – Just an Email Away
what does ongoing learning mean for a development professional? Well, for one, it means knowing about all kinds of things that may not be in our comfort zone. Such as the newest technology available to nonprofits -
How to Get it Right: The Relationship between the Executive Director and Director of Development
This critical partnership can serve as the mojo behind an organization. It can amount to the difference between an organization scrapping by or reaching a new level of support and visibility. But