Since the pandemic began, many organizations have been overwhelmed with helpful documents, think pieces, webinars, Zoom calls, well meaning volunteers, Boards and friends all who want to weigh in on what should or shouldn’t be done to reach your fundraising...
Right now, many of you are being bombarded with emails, webinars, eBooks etc. offering to help you through the current COVID-19 crisis. Many experts have developed these resources, giving you tips on the best way to navigate your organization through...
We have two big dogs at my house. They eat tons of food. They need to get haircuts (because they're extremely shaggy!) and occasionally, they need daycare when we haven't had enough time to play with them. Now, there's a...
Do you ever make impulse buys? You know, that online sale that you just can’t say “no” to? Or you are out on a socially distant walk and you see something that catches your eye in the window? And plus,...
The fundraising event landscape has changed rapidly and dramatically over the last month forcing social impact causes across the globe to rethink their live fundraising events. For many charities, a single event can bring in significant unrestricted revenue for the...
I took a deep breath. Feeling a bit nervous, excited and scared, I pushed the button and hoped for the best. If you think I’m talking about playing a slot machine, you’re not that far off. Isn’t this how we...
Whether virtual or in real life (IRL), awareness campaigns or fundraising campaigns for nonprofits take a lot of work. In fact, it’s often a full-time job for at least one to three months prior to the event. And then, you...
The world has changed. From a fundraising or marketing professional perspective your work priorities have been shifting or will be soon. Things that may have consumed a lot of your time are suddenly on the backburner: meetings, conferences, events, and...
This is the first article of 3-part series. The world of fundraising is changing and with it, fundraisers’ skill sets need to change, too. For the last decade, most nonprofits received their funding through grants, major donors, galas and peer-to-peer...
Coronavirus threw the whole world for a loop, putting lives at risk and increasing the need for charitable organizations to step up to the plate. First and foremost, your organization needs to focus on the health and safety of your...