In a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion piece, the author talks on a critical issue: fundraisers are under siege. While fundraising is essential to nonprofit sustainability, it remains largely misunderstood by leadership, contributing to burnout and high turnover. 55% of fundraisers feel underappreciated, and 51% plan to leave their jobs within two years. The disconnect between nonprofit leaders and their fundraising teams is clear and it threatens long-term organizational success. Leaders must embrace fundraising as a shared responsibility and provide the necessary tools, training, and support to empower their teams.
Read MoreWhen reporting results for your special events, does your organization report gross or net revenue? What are the industry guidelines? As it turns out, there is no industry standard. Read on for Randall’s perspective on this topic.
Read MoreMore and more gift officers are resistant to the fundamental piece of making the ask - creating a relationship. In this blog, Randall explains why this is important and how to overcome this resistance. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreMany nonprofits and donors rely on Facebook and Instagram for their giving. Credit Card fees charged to nonprofits on these platforms are about to increase significantly. How might this impact nonprofits? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreNonprofits are having a difficult time attracting and retaining employees who can earn significantly more when working a similar job in the for-profit arena. What can nonprofits do to keep their teams in tact? Read this blog for Randall’s take on the situation.
Read MoreIs crowdfunding fair? Do some campaigns have an advantage over others? Should crowdfunding be allowed in all instances? Randall explores this conundrum in this blog. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreHow can AI and social media platforms impact your next fundraiser? Read this blog to learn what you need to watch for if your nonprofit is taking advantage of social media to promote your next event.
Read MoreOne Hospital foundation in New Jersey is in hot water after a questionable event was held at the hospital. How did this happen and what was the end result? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreI’ve said it before, but it’s even more powerful when it’s said by an industry luminary…donors give when they are passionate about your mission. How can you make gifts less transactional and more transformational? Read this blgo to learn more.
Read MoreRecently, SB362 was introduced in the California legislature. How will this bill impact nonprofits with regard to data collection? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreStorytelling can dramatically impact your ability to secure donors. But, when you add data to back up your story, the result is even more powerful. Read this blog to learn more about injecting data into your storytelling.
Read MoreThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself…FDR wasn’t talking about fundraising, but he might as well have been. Many fundraisers express their fear of picking up the phone to call donors directly. Read this blog to learn more about how fundraisers can embrace their fear and use it to their advantage.
Read MorePublic schools are doing more fundraising than ever before. No longer are the kids selling candy bars…today’s fundraising efforts are larger in scale to supplement what taxes and states do not fund. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreHospitals are experiencing financial challenges not seen for many years. Economic hardships following on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused many hospitals to declare bankruptcy. How is this impacting philanthropy? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreWhat does disposable income have to do with philanthropy? Well…just about everything. Read this blog to understand how current macroeconomic factors are impacting your disposable income…and the philanthropy industry.
Read MoreEconomic factors are making it more challenging than ever to raise funds. Yet, many organizations are expecting fundraisers to secure donations without providing the added resources needed. This blog addresses the challenges we’re facing in the nonprofit industry.
Read MoreDoes your school district fundraise? Has it considered a capital campaign to raise funds? Some districts are leveraging capital campaigns to raise funds for everything from athletic fields to performing arts centers. Is it time for your district to change course when it comes to fundraising? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreThe trend continues. Dollars raised are increasing but the number of donors is decreasing. What does that mean for nonprofits moving forward? This blog examines this issue. Read now to learn more.
Read MoreHow is the recent volatility of the stock market impacting nonprofits? The recent market conditions, combined with the uncertainty of the past few years are top-of-mind with nonprofit leaders across the country. Read this blog for more details.
Read MoreSince 2000, Warren Buffett has auctioned off the opportunity to have lunch - and receive some stock tips - to raise funds for The Glide Foundation, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that helps the homeless in that city. This is the last year Mr. Buffett will be auctioning off the lunch opportunity. Read this blog to learn more.
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