Focusing on donor relations may seem counterintuitive to nonprofits, however, donor-centric fundraising proves to be one of the most fruitful ways to increase your fundraising capability. Donor-centric fundraising is, at… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Making Sure Your Committees Are Locked Before Recruiting Volunteers
This post is the fifth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the unique… Read More »
Your First Fundraiser: Planning for a Short Timeline
This is the second post in a series about holding your first fundraising event on a short timeline. While Greater Giving usually recommends our nonprofits start planning at least nine… Read More »
Perfecting the “Thank You” Call
Converting first-time donors into long-term contributors is a difficult task for every fundraiser. Research has shown that first-time contributors have a considerable drop off rate. Generally citing the nonprofit’s “failure… Read More »
Maximizing Fundraising Event Participation Before, During, and After
Getting attendees engaged in event activities is the key to increasing contributions and securing commitments that will support your nonprofit’s work over the long term. Creating an event that delivers… Read More »
Serving Your Best: Fundraising Event Catering and Bartending Best Practices
It’s been said that you win hearts through the stomach. If you’re an event planner you know that the quality of food and drink at a fundraising event can make… Read More »
Courting Committed Donors for your Nonprofit Organization
Every nonprofit is looking for that perfect match—a committed nonprofit donor who will be there through all the ups and downs that go with the challenging work of a nonprofit… Read More »
Targeted Research for Potential Nonprofit Donors
The search for potential donors is a task that never ends. No matter how big your current donor list is, there’s always a need for more. Common nonprofit marketing… Read More »
A Good Board Chair is Essential to a Well-Functioning Board
A good board of directors is essential to the success of an organization. And a good board chair is essential to a well-functioning board. No doubt you already have a… Read More »
How Long Should Board Members Serve
Is it better to have long-time board members who have stayed with an organization for many years and understand its history? Or is it better to bring in new members… Read More »