Communications and Networking
How to Cultivate Stronger Relationships
Good friendships get better with time, especially if you put in the work to nurture them. Likewise, to achieve success for your organization, it’s vital both to cultivate new potential connections and strengthen your existing ones. Read on to learn how to cultivate stronger relationships with your board members, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Spark…
Read MoreWhat the Development Job Postings Don’t Say
Not all personal traits and skills can be included in a resume.
Read MoreWhere Do We Go From Here—One Person’s Thoughts
A reporter from a national publication recently called me, as they frequently do at the end of the year, to ask “What will happen in fundraising in the next year?” Everyone is always wondering what is going to happen in the future, just like they were wondering what would happen after the recent presidential election. …
Read MoreSuccessful Gift Solicitation in a Capital Campaign
The key to effective major gift solicitation is preparation, preparation, and preparation.
Read MoreThe Ten Immutable Laws of the Fundraising Universe
Laws that determine the amount of success of your campaign.
Read More10 Steps to More Effective Solicitations
The fundamental components of a successful solicitation.
Read MoreKickstarting Your Capital Campaign
Don’t fall into a fundraising “dead-end” after starting a capital fundraising initiative and losing direction and/or momentum.
Read MoreLeveraging Web Sites for High-Impact Marketing
In summary, as more people move online and weave the Internet into their lives, fundraisers and marketers need to act now to transform their organizations’ Web sites into highly effective marketing tools.
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