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.
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...
Donor Communication: Ongoing Communication is Key
Part 1 Know Your Donor. Share Your Mission. “When you stop talking, you've lost your customer. When you turn your back, you've lost her.” ~ Estee Lauder Now is not the time to stop talking. Not the time to turn our backs on our donors. We might think staying away is...
Special Appeals: Asking with Purpose and Urgency
“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” These are crazy crazy times. The philanthropic sector is being challenged. While the challenge doesn’t feel good right now, we need to look at this as an opportunity. An opportunity to implement the extraordinary...
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES IN PHILANTHROPY
UPDATE 5/21/2020 We continue to keep you updated on what's happening with us and what we're learning on the telephone during Covid-19. UPDATE 5/1/2020 We’re Back. We’re thrilled to report that J. Milito & Associates is back on the phone raising much needed funds...
We’re Here For You!
In the US, there are approximately 1.3 million organizations in the philanthropic sector. The organizations feed, house, heal, rebuild, educate, inspire and nuture people in every demographic and socioeconomic status. Every day, these organizations "foster civic...
Philanthropy In Times of Coronavirus
These are indeed trying times. Our world is faced with a pandemic that has all but stopped our daily lives. Around the world our fellow humans are coming together (apart) to defeat this deadly disease. The philanthropic sector has a great responsibility at all times,...
Talk to Your Donors Today. Raise More Money Tomorrow!
Do you know your donors? Not as a group, but individually? Do you know what motivates them? What inspires them? What turns them off? The way to really get to know your donors and find out why they support your organization, is by asking them. Having "live"...
The Hole in the Middle: Stewarding Your Mid-Level Donors
Susan donates $500 to your organization. Nice gift! So, how do you acknowledge the gift and express gratitude to Susan? Does your organization recognize Susan as a major donor? Or an average donor? Susan considers this a "major" gift, the largest she gives to any...