Posts by David Phillips
The Fundraiser’s Management Molecule
As development professionals, we all manage relationships in three distinct directions, or dimensions. This is relevant both to our work with volunteers and campaign leaders, and within our own company/organization. To manage these directions in a balanced manner, consider the metaphor of the management molecule.
Read MoreReady, Set, Help – Are We Ready for a Capital Campaign?
One of the most common objections to beginning a capital campaign is that the organization’s leaders do not feel the group is “ready” to begin. How do you know if your organization is indeed ready for a campaign? It’s best to begin with the needs: Are there clear needs that must be funded? Do you…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Development – Related Web Site
Our firm was established on January 1, 1996, and since day one, we have taken the Internet seriously. We have always allocated a significant amount of our time and resources to gaining a better understanding of the Internet and bettering our presence on the web.
Read MoreRating and Evaluating Prospects – Whom Do You Ask for How Much
Conquering the Fear of Asking
When all else fails, there is one fact that convinces me I am in the right line of work: I enjoy asking people for money. Apparently, that puts me in a strict minority among the rest of the world’s inhabitants. They say that asking for money ranks just behind speaking in public and death on…
Read MoreThe 4 Fundamentals of a Capital Campaign
Wondering what you and your colleagues can do to prepare your organization for a major capital campaign? You’ve come to the right place! There are 4 fundamentals of a capital campaign. Read on to learn more about each one! 1. The Case for Support Define what is unique about your organization. How is it transforming…
Read MorePledge Redemption – The Final Step to a Successful Capital Campaign
Whew! The campaign is finally over! We surpassed our goal in pledges and all we have to do now is sit back, watch the money come flowing in and plan the groundbreaking, right? Wrong.
Read MoreStrategic Planning – Where Do We Begin?
Strategic planning is a time-honored management tool that is becoming widely accepted among nonprofit boards and executives. Strategic planning emphasizes an organization’s preparedness for an ever-changing environment while looking at specific issues that address the overall direction and mission. When nonprofits plan responsibly they are far more likely to capture opportunities to expand their resources,…
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