In theory, collaboration is a great idea. How do you collaborate to maximize the value of your nonprofit’s mission? [...]
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Collaboration with a nonprofit has been around for a long time but it is becoming fashionable now. There are some exciting examples of how this has worked for large national and international businesses and nonprofits. How do you scale it down to your organization? [...] Fundraising is easier when the board’s actions support the fundraising message. In addition, the agency is more unified and sustainable. A collateral or coincidental benefit is an increase in clients, volunteers, collaborations, and donations. [...] The demand for services is up and the availability of money is down. Foundations are cutting back. The competition for donations and grants is very keen. The increased demand for services and inflation will ensure that costs increase. Do you have a strategy? [...] Are these tough times to raise funds? Only if you use the same techniques you used last year. Use a different technique and you will get different results. Are last year’s results worth repeating? [...] Is there any reason a nonprofit should loose a donor? The easiest donors to keep are the passionate, loyal donors. [...] Fundraising is something that most of us hate, every nonprofit needs funds, and most people are very good at. Why are most people good at it? It is a natural part of life in America. Most of the people we talk to are strangers. However, we spend most of our time talking to our friends. [...] The High Value Donor Where do you think the high value donor’s money came from? There are three choices. One, they hit the lottery. Two, they inherited it. Three, they earned it. If they won it in the lottery, get as much as you can quickly. History suggests that they won’t have it long. If [...] |
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