Jul 16, 2019
At the core of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategy is the goal to acquire new donors. Why? Because finding more donors just seems like the right thing to do. It feels good to share in your annual report that you’ve spread the word about your cause to new people and convinced them to donate.
As a matter of fact, the phrase “we need to find more donors” is one of the most common things I hear spoken around board tables. This is because donor acquisition numbers have somehow become the standard by which we judge fundraising success. And while donor acquisition is vital for the sake of your donor pipeline, it’s not necessarily the best way (or the easiest way) to raise more money. Instead, you should focus heavily on…
Apr 25, 2019
Do you know someone who could use a little help paying for their membership to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)?
If so, you might like to know that many local AFP chapters offer need-based scholarships every year. Applicants just need to fill out a brief application and agree to attend meetings and complete a scholarship evaluation at the end of the year.
Apr 22, 2019
A report released last month by the IUPUI Women’s Philanthropy Institute validates what we’ve long observed: Generosity is not limited by race, ethnicity or gender.
The report, Women Give 2019, finds that generosity is a value shared by all communities, and that women across race and ethnicity are leading through philanthropy.
There’s more to the study, including the unique perspectives of women of color as well as information about how income and wealth disparity affect giving. However, the overall message is an important one: the face of philanthropy is diverse.
Apr 17, 2019
We’re bringing Gail Perry to AFP Detroit on April 25!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of AFP Michigan to host a one-day workshop on April 25 with Gail Perry, international fundraising consultant and author.
The workshop – Fire up your board for fundraising: Turn their passion into action – will share Gail’s secrets to igniting your board’s passion, changing their mindset about fundraising and setting them to work in easy roles that will directly impact the bottom line.
Read on for more information and to register…
