Resources
Staying informed on current trends and strategies is an important part of our jobs. It keeps our fundraising fresh and attentive to our mission and those who support it.
Our library of resources will help you Learn More so you can Do More.
Donor Retention: A Valentine’s Day Love Story
Once upon a time . . . Mary faithfully mailed her $10 annual check to her favorite charity. She loved the charity’s mission and it made her feel special to support such a worthy cause. Joe and Evelyn started giving to their favorite charity 15 years ago. They wanted...
The Season of Abundance and Gratitude
3 Practices to Help Your Organization Embrace Abundance and Express Gratitude “Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” ~ Samuel Butler As the season changes and as the days grow darker and the nights cooler, we feel a...
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Fundraising
With all that the past year has heaped on us, Spring is a welcomed sight. The trees are budding and blooming. The birds are singing. Ducklings are making their first appearance. And much needed rain is falling outside my window. Renewal. Rebirth. Recharge. A perfect...
(At Least) 3 Reasons You Should Feel Proud of Your Accomplishments (this past year)
Who would have thought that one year ago our lives would, in the blink of an eye, change so dramatically? Dramatic . . . Change in service / mission delivery Change in inspiring philanthropy Change in embracing technology Congratulations! You made it. You should feel...
New Year. New Opportunity.
Whew! 2020 is finally behind us . . . in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have to occasionally glance back in the rearview mirror. Glance back on past obstacles and roadblocks and even those harrowing hairpin turns we successfully navigated. 2021...
With an Abundance of Gratitude
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse . . . a bit of good news! Good news, because of you. Thank you! Thank you for persevering through this time of upheaval and uncertainty. Thank you for putting your mission front and center. Thank you for reaching out...
How Healthy is Your Organization?
Health and well-being is the big news these days. As well it should be. But what about the health and well-being of your organization and its most valuable and underutilized resource --- its data? Successful nonprofits know that data is important. They collect it....
Thank You For Doing Your Part
Five months. It is hard to believe that five months have gone by since COVID-19 arrived and turned our world upside down. The virus has spread and impacted millions of our fellow Americans. We send thoughts and prayers for healing to the families and friends of...
We Remain Committed to You
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two months already. Two months since COVID-19 reared its ugly head and “Stay at Home” guided our lives, organizations, schools and businesses. We send our condolences for the lives lost, and pray for those battling the virus and all...