Could your organization exist without volunteers? Consider the work of those who serve on your board, show up each day or raise money for you. Volunteers deserve our appreciation all year long but National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to acknowledge their essential work.
The week has been designated by the President of the United States [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009
National Volunteer Week - A 3 Step Plan to Make it Special
February 27, 2009 – 4:04 am
How to Choose the Right Fundraising Company
February 23, 2009 – 12:39 am
Article Courtesy FastTrack Fundraising
Out there in the market are hundreds of fundraising companies that will compete for your business. Some are operated by professionals who are highly experienced in managing fundraising events. Others offer a wide range of fundraising products and package deals.
So which particular fundraising company is the most suitable for your organization, be [...]
Donor-Centered Marketing Makes the Ask Easier
February 20, 2009 – 4:39 am
Have you ever been trapped by a well meaning but over eager board member who was intent on sharing page after page of statistics documenting the good work of his agency or every detail of the agency’s history? Did you have the feeling that this person was talking “at” you rather than “with” you? Based [...]
Fundraising: Getting Good Advice From Those Who Know
February 17, 2009 – 12:55 am
Article Courtesy FastTrack Fundraising
Fundraising is an increasingly important part of our collective life. Whether it is for our school, community, charity or church, the more resources we can gather, the better we will be able to enhance the quality of our activities.
But fundraising can be a daunting task even for the most knowledgeable personnel. What [...]
Nonprofit Success 2009 - Be Frugal and Effective
February 15, 2009 – 4:42 am
Everywhere we turn the talk is about going green and being frugal. Today’s New York Times Home section featured a story about people who have given up their refrigerators! Nonprofits have known the secrets of frugality for a long time; it doesn’t take a recession to make us thrifty.
My interest is in keeping costs down [...]
