When writing a solicitation plan for a donor, it can be easy to get caught up in your classic elevator speech. You’ve spoken about your organization so many times—filling up a page with boilerplate information about how great your organization is—why someone should give comes as second nature. However, for your closest donors and board [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Whom Do You Serve: Donor or Organization?
September 9, 2009 – 4:01 pm
There is more to fundraising than raising money for a good cause. One reason I enjoy fundraising is that we have an opportunity to come alongside people and help them give away one of their most valuable resources: money. Money is often very close to people’s heart. When we give it away to a nonprofit [...]
Social Media Classes for Nonprofits: Seattle
September 4, 2009 – 3:12 pm
One of my passions is talking with nonprofits about social media. There are unlimited opportunities for nonprofits when they leverage these tools for their mission. Susan Burnash, from Purple Duck Marketing, and myself are starting a series (in downtown Seattle).
Thursday, October 15/22/29, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm
New Horizons Ministries, 2709 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA
$39 [...]
Adam Schwartz: Feature Fundraiser
September 2, 2009 – 2:51 pm
It’s time for the regular Featured Fundraiser. Adam Schwartz from the Jewish Federation is speaking with us today. They are trying some new techniques to reach former donors. Thank you Adam for your words today. - Jason
What kind of fundraising do you do and who do you do it for?
I am involved in fundraising for [...]
