What’s holding your fundraising back? Issue #1: Not using donor data and analytics effectively.

For many years, my wife and I have made it a tradition to see Handel’s Messiah during theChristmas season. When the soloists, the chorale, the musicians, and their myriadinstruments blend perfectly together, this is a beautifully harmonious piece of music … read more

Ten Questions to Put You on a Path to Success in Major Gift Development

If you polled most people in a non-profit organization, they will probably say that the Development Director has a cushy job. Meetings with interesting people. Dinners, lunches, golf, black-tie affairs and whatnot with the movers and shakers. An open door … read more

Are You REALLY Ready to Receive a Million Dollar Gift for Your Capital Campaign?

If you’re like many nonprofit leaders, you need major gifts to complete your capital campaign. A key question is: Are You REALLY Ready to Receive a Million Dollar Gift for Your Capital Campaign? A study (“Mission Dollar Ready”, Johnson Grossnickle … read more

2021 Could Be ‘Best Year Ever’ for America’s Nonprofits, New Report Suggests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021 Could Be ‘Best Year Ever’ for America’s Nonprofits, New Report Suggests 90% of donors expect to give the same — or more — to charity this year, says new study by DickersonBakker RALEIGH, N.C., – A … read more

From a Cold Shoulder to a Warm Embrace … How to Break Through to a Non-Responsive Donor

October, November, and December are fundraising’s months to “make hay when the sun shines.”  It cannot be understated how important it is for major gift officers of all stripes to reach out to donors to present proposals and ask for … read more

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