19 Mar How to call people you don’t know . . . yet
Fundraising is a full contact sport. The best parts of our job happens away from our desk when we connect with people through a shared mission....
Author: Melissa Bennett
Customer Success Manager at Blackbaud Canada
05 Mar 5 Tips for a Super Sleuth Fundraiser
Being a fundraiser is like being a detective: you’re always on the hunt for the real story, the real impact that your organization has on the world....
11 Feb Your words are your truth
They stealthily creep into your language. They may be small, but they pack a big wallop!
I’m talking about those “hedge” words that bracket the good intentions of other words: just, I think, maybe, I’m sorry, my apologies, perhaps we could....
29 Jan The story behind the gift
Every gift tells a story, if you take the time to listen. #fundraisingmojo...
04 Jan Finding the right metrics for fundraising success
Vanity metrics. Those metrics that sound really fancy, but they don’t help you to DO anything differently....
04 Jan Secrets to building your annual giving donor community
Your organization is so incredibly fortunate to have loyal donors who give every year! Treat them well, and they are the key to your future fundraising success.
How do you measure the success of your annual giving community? Here are a few key metrics...
21 Nov How to Get (New) Money out of your Current Budget
The hero of our story is a dedicated fundraising leader. He or she is committed to investing in staff training, database development, an outside mail house, staff resources, and more. The fundraiser has strategically calculated the impact on the organization’s fundraising ROI.
15 Nov The only two resources you’ll ever need
Your success as a fundraiser depends on your control of two resources. These two resources impact everything you do: your ability to make informed decisions, raise more money and help the community you serve.
07 Nov Senior Leadership Mentor Groups
“If you need to go fast, go alone. If you need to go far, go together”
Challenge yourself to make your own learning opportunities, no matter where you are, no matter what...
25 Sep Creating your Wish List
Watch this video to find out how to create your wish list for your organization so that your community can help....