Five questions to consider before asking a donor to make a gift

Interested in learning more about this topic? Join us as we partner with Story Point Consulting to host a free webinar on April 11, Fundraising for Small Nonprofits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask. Register today.  For many nonprofit organizations, an important part of their fundraising strategy is to seek donations from the community. But […]

Five considerations for creating an authentic ally-led DEI strategy which supports your fundraising efforts

Philanthropy has long been accused of lacking equitable investments in racialized communities, and in particular Indigenous and Black-led organizations. In addition, whereas women make up nearly 80% of the nonprofit workforce, many of the leadership positions are held by men. And these are just a few of the issues the sector faces in terms of […]

Five fundraising activities that board members love to lead

Interested in learning more about engaging board members in fundraising activities? We’ve partnered with Story Point Consulting to offer a free webinar on July 13. Register here. Every board of directors is made up of different members with varying skills and levels of experience in fundraising. More often than not, we hear from clients that their […]

7 actions to take now, before your long-time staff or volunteer moves on

As fundraising consultants, my sister and I have worked with countless organizations that have an Executive Director (ED), Board member, or some other key staff or volunteer who has been with the organization for decades. While this can be a huge benefit for an organization, providing them with consistency, historical knowledge, and a valued team […]

Five reasons to decline a donation

What? Turn down a gift? You may spend hours developing a relationship with a donor, or if you’re lucky, you may even receive a surprise call from a donor looking to make a substantial investment in your organization. Given how much time and energy it takes to raise funds for your cause, it may seem […]

Seven reasons your funding request was declined

Declined funding requests offer a unique opportunity to learn from past mistakes so you can secure future grant funding.