Here’s a list of some fundraising tips inspired by some of my favorite websites. 1. Build your email list so you can follow up with supporters and potential donors. 2. Strive to be the best, stay true to your mission while fundraising. 3. Use online video to educate about your cause and raise money. 4. […]

I recently had the opportunity to review grants for the WI Department of Instruction (DPI). Reading grants is by far the best professional development available for grant writers. For me, it revealed the secret to good grant writing. For those of you who have never had a chance to do so, I’d like to share […]

Earlier this year I posted a resource roundup on election year activism for non profits.  Since then several bloggers have written about the fundraising lessons that can be gained from this year’s political campaigns.  Whether your cause has any relation to politics or not, these articles provide some great ideas and tips. Here’s the links: […]

“Relationship” is a key word in fundraising. As part of Fundraising 101 we learn that to be truly successful we must develop relationships with our donors. We learn that a single donation is merely a transaction and that’s not good enough to sustain our organization long term. To set ourselves up for success in the […]

I hear questions from people who want to start charities quite often. My first response is similar to what it would be if someone said they wanted to start a new business selling a gizmo that everyone “must have”. Just like in business, non profits need to have a reason for being that is unique […]

I started out just looking for a basic grant writing 101 guide and was surprised to find so many resources available for free, even classes and full text books. Even if you eventually hire a consultant or purchase training material, these resources will provide a good introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of grant […]

Here’s some great links that I’ve come across this week… Fundraising Basics: The Old and New a great back to basics lesson from Guidestar Avoiding Jargon for Stronger Nonprofit Marketing Copy by Nancy E. Schwartz – You know what you mean, but does the average Joe? A Bigger Purpose by Jon Gordon – Considering turning […]