Acoustic Fundraisers – Five Tips to Great Field Research

As I walked the dog and listened to On Being, I thought about how we fundraisers are acoustic biologists.

Having Enough

The key to our success as fundraisers is to sharing stories of the people we serve with those who can provide the financial support to make a difference. When our focus is donor-centric, we can share the right stories, at the right time. I have always said my job as a fundraiser is offer education (stories) and opportunities – it is up to the donor to make the decision that is right for them.

Monthly Giving – Five Ideas

In the fundraising community we have been talking about monthly giving for a long time. As fundraisers we know the value monthly donors can add to our fundraising efforts. In some cases monthly giving has jumped the shark – face to face street fundraising is all about monthly giving. Some organizations are using this method with good results – others not so much. In this post I am referring to asking donors to commit to monthly giving through your appeals – on and off line.

Ten Fundraising Ideas for 2012

So it’s that time of year – AGAIN! I am really not one for making resolutions and try to make everyday a good day – or try again the next day. Right? We just have to keep trying. I thought I would share some ideas (ok resolutions) I am going to commit to in 2012. Join me and add yours to the list.

10 Fundraising Predictions for 2012

Thanks to the suggestion of Nancy Schwartz from the Nonprofit Blog Carnival for this great topic…here are my predictions for fundraising in 2012.

Happy Holidays & News!

I have accepted the position of Senior Director for Development at the World Food Program USA. I am truly honored to work for an organization making a global difference.

#Givetober is Upon Us! by Zealous Good

Contributed post from Zealous Good about HelpAttack and Givetober. HelpAttack!, one of the most wonderfully named social enterprises around, is the magic in the middle of social campaigns that raise money and awareness for a colorful medley of causes across the country. They offer an easy way to help people turn “their social actions into social good”

Nonprofit Collaboration

I know the Chicago Sun Shine Project has provided an opportunity for many nonprofits to share their mission with many outside their current circle of influence and the opportunity to rally their supporters. Beyond the generous grants to be awarded by the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust, I think there is an opportunity for the nonprofit organizations to review the applications and see where there are opportunities for collaboration to do more good for more people and continue to make a positive impact on the Chicago area.

Power of Prayer

I am writing this post to ask for your help, good thoughts, prayer – whatever you may feel comfortable offering. Friend and colleague, Megan Malagoli Patterson and her family, find themselves at Loyola University Medical Center with their three week old daughter, Amelia.

National Coming Out Day!

Today is an important day, whether you are homosexual or heterosexual – no matter your color, religion or geography. What will you do today to make a difference?