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Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word….
Here is a question we frequently get from our campaign clients – especially their board members. “How do you create momentum for our campaign?” Why is this a pain point? Because no one wants their campaign to take a long, long time to achieve the goal. Or, even worse, the campaign never really takes off…
Tired of being caught off guard again…by the same objection you got last time? And the time before that? Objections are one of the scariest parts of fundraising. They can cause the most skilled fundraiser to freeze. In this clip from my training on overcoming objections, I show you how to prepare so you can…
Choosing a new fundraising CRM is exciting–but also needs careful consideration. When embarking on a technology project, you should always start by outlining the key purpose behind the investment. If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing…
So far in this series about Inclusive Fundraising, we’ve focused on reading and attention issues that make reading a challenge for many people — by some accounts, about 20% of the population in the US deals with these challenges. There’s another set of issues that make reading difficult for even more people: visual acuity issues….
There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. But on occasion, a person will make a mistake or doesn’t follow the restrictions for the grant. Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try…
You’ve heard it said that fundraising is all about relationships. Is it? No. Relationships exist in many formats. Many that do not lead to fundraising at all. I’d suggest fundraising is all about mutually beneficial relationships. That’s why if you meet with a donor prospect, you better have some asks ready. Even if you’re just…
What is World Veterinary Day? Animals have held a special place in human society for millennia. From loyal companions to vital sources of food and livelihood, their well-being is intricately linked to our own. Behind the scenes, ensuring animal health and welfare stands a dedicated group of professionals: veterinarians. Every year, on the last Saturday…
Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. It…
July is just around the corner, and with summer comes the RNL National Conference, in Dallas (July 23-25). This year’s agenda is set and it full to the brim with sessions that will engage you, inform you, and prepare you to go back to your campus and affect change and advance enrollment. Because enrollment health…