Long-Term Thriving

We all believe that fundraising activities are important to insure a thriving nonprofit. Is that true for the reasons we think it is? […]

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How Do You Measure Sustainability?

A ‘sustainable funding stream’ is great jargon. Do you have a concrete definition? […]

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Treat the Board Members Right

Nonprofits want their board members to donate generously, solicit donations from others, and recruit new donors. It can be a realistic expectation. […]

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Marketing Versus Fundraising

What is the difference between nonprofit marketing and nonprofit fundraising? Can the same person do both jobs? […]

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Donations and Community

Every donation has the opportunity to add to the soul of your organization. […]

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A Better Way to Measure Success

What is the best way to measure the success of your fundraising efforts? […]

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How Many Ambassadors Are Too Many?

There is a direct relationship between the number of ambassadors a nonprofit has and its sustainability. What do ambassadors do and how many does an organization need? […]

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It Is the Mission

We certainly know that every decision made by the board and the programming group should be about the mission. Is that also true for fundraising? Are there times when it is okay for fundraising to stray from the mission? […]

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Prove it

An emotionally gripping story like the one in this article plus compelling, quantified evidence will increase client participation and commitment, donations, and referrals as well as staff commitment, board engagement, and long-term sustainability. […]

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Vulnerable Income

Does your income stream add strength to your nonprofit or is it a source of risk and vulnerability? […]

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