Kirsten’s Fundraising Headlines – February 21, 2012

Let’s face it, donors can be intimidating. So it’s important to remember that they are just people too. They want their charitable support to go to organizations that will use their money wisely and have a positive impact on the community being served.

A recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article in the February 9th, 2012 edition, entitled ‘Seeking Gifts from Wealthy Donors: Tips from Philanthropy Advisers,’ had some suggestions for seeking gifts from wealthy donors (made by philanthropy advisers).  While these tips were specific to wealthy donors, I believe they can work for donors of any size giving capacity. Here are my thoughts on just a few of their suggestions.  Continue Reading

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Here is your weekly roundup of recent articles and blogs related to fundraising and nonprofit organizations. As always, please feel free to forward this to others who might benefit from the information. Thanks for reading!

Fundraising

Leadership

Involving People

  • Could this work for you? Text Generation Leaders: Texting for Nonprofit Outreach http://ow.ly/99kGe Blue Avocado
  • Why You Must Give A Little To Get A Lot http://ow.ly/99ln1 Inspiring Generosity
  • Don’t be stupidly cheap: Skimping on your donors can make you lose your shirt http://ow.ly/99lYX Future Fundraising Now
  • 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer Community http://ow.ly/99m3Y Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects

Other

  • Valentines From the Nonprofit World http://ow.ly/99ljd The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  • Impact on Nonprofits? President’s Budget and Charitable Contributions: Driving Revenue http://ow.ly/985GR The White House
  • Non-profit fees for service and the smell test | http://ow.ly/1GwKJz Donor Dreams Blog
  • 2011 Online Giving Grows 13%, Except … http://ow.ly/1GwLgn The Agitator
  • Op Eds: Writing Leads that Grab Readers by the Lapels | http://ow.ly/1GwLRf Nonprofit Marketing

 

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Tips for Seeking Gifts (from Donors at All Levels)

Let’s face it, donors can be intimidating. So it’s important to remember that they are just people too. They want their charitable support to go to organizations that will use their money wisely and have a positive impact on the community being served. A recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article in the February 9th, 2012 edition,…

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Kirsten’s Fundraising Headlines – February 14, 2012

Have you ever sat down at a board meeting and realized that no one was excited to be there? There could be several reasons for that. Maybe it was the end of a long day for everyone.  Maybe they ate too much for dinner and are tired. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s something you can…

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5 Reasons Nonprofit Boards Stall – and What You Can Do About It

Have you ever sat down at a board meeting and realized that no one was excited to be there? There could be several reasons for that. Maybe it was the end of a long day for everyone. Maybe they ate too much for dinner and are tired. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s something you can…

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Kirsten’s Fundraising Headlines – February 7, 2012

Are you scratching your head trying to figure out where to find new board members? It can be challenging to find the right people who want to be involved for the right reasons. Several years ago I was able to work with a community health center to identify and recruit potential board members. I enjoyed…

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5 Places to Look for New Board Members – and What to Do with Them When You Find Them

Are you scratching your head trying to figure out where to find new board members? It can be challenging to find the right people who want to be involved for the right reasons.Several years ago I was able to work with a community health center to identify and recruit potential board members. I enjoyed meeting…

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Kirsten’s Fundraising Headlines – January 31, 2012

Why is it that so many leaders of small nonprofit organizations buy into this idea that it’s okay to think small? Why is it that so many of the people who come to me say “my organization is the best kept secret in town.” And in some cases present that information as some sort of…

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Dream a Little Dream: Get the Attention Your Organization Deserves

Why is it that so many leaders of small nonprofit organizations buy into this idea that it’s okay to think small? Why is it that so many of the people who come to me say “my organization is the best kept secret in town.” And in some cases present that information as some sort of…

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Kirsten’s Fundraising Headlines – January 24, 2012

In November, I had a coaching session with the Executive Director of a small organization. Things were in dire straits. Payroll was behind by more than a week. The ED was tempted to throw in the towel, but wasn’t quite ready to let go. However, it was easy to get mired in the details and…

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Stepping Back from the Cliff (or rekindling hope for an organization on the brink)

My mom was a little concerned about traveling with my brother Frits to Arizona for my sister’s wedding. It was a long plane flight, with a connection, and there were several details  that needed to get straightened out. He wasn’t on a ventilator all the time at that point, but he did need it for…

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