Posts Tagged ‘fundraising tips’
Return on Investment in Philanthropy
Many Boards and non-profits spend unprofitable time agonizing about return on investment in fundraising. The cost per dollar raised can range on average from 10 cents to 90 cents. Yet, the IRS is disturbed that 25% of all non-profits filing 990s, and reporting contributions of $500,000 or more annually, report $0 (Yes, that’s “Zero!”) on…
Read MoreConquering 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 More10 Steps to More Effective Solicitations
The fundamental components of a successful solicitation.
Read MoreRural Fundraising — Looking Beyond the Locals
Reaching out to everyone else.
Read MoreDeferring a Gift
Asking for a major gift is only half of the equation.
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