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7 Simple Ways to Improve Nonprofit Fundraising - Nonprofit Hub - Nonprofit Hub — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:24:07 +0000

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By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:43:27 +0000

Wonderful post-and it could not be more timely. I was most interested in the monthly giving idea. People have committed to a fundraiser then had the funds divided out over time but just an monthly ongoing donation. I need to think about the marketing associated with that. Great idea
Thanks!

By: krissy knox

krissy knox — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:18:07 +0000

Pamela,
A fabulous post. It reminds me that we, in many ways, need to run our non-profits like a business. Somehow many of us don’t think this way, leave out many important things we should be doing to run a non-profit, only to see the demise of our organization. I was seeing it with several non-profit orgs, but couldn’t quite see why. Thanks for the points!

btw, i haven’t seen your blog before but found it through a “comment” on FB. I’m glad I stopped by to check you out. Wanted to subscribe but don’t see an RSS feed. Perhaps you can help me?

krissy knox

By: Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:42:08 +0000

All great points, Pamela. Thanks for sharing this great information and helpful reminders. So imporant for small development shops!

By: Pamela Grow

Pamela Grow — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:44:19 +0000

Thanks for commenting Steve. Agreed. I’m a strong believer that passion for the mission is one of the top criteria for hiring. I worked with an organization that, seriously, hired someone for an individual giving position who had no familiarity or even interest in the organization’s mission – just because he had some letters after his name. He lasted all of five months.

By: Steve Thomas

Steve Thomas — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:27:52 +0000

Thanks for mentioning retention.

I’m continually startled by the NPOs who allow a steady churn staff turnover. That’s a killer.

I have to add, retaining the RIGHT staff. Sometimes NPOs keep people because it’s difficult to make a change.

As always, great stuff!
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By: Mirjam Adolphi

Mirjam Adolphi — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:50:02 +0000

Tahnk you for good advices. We have not started a monthly giving program yet. Now we will research…

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By: Pamela Grow

Pamela Grow — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:38:21 +0000

Absolutely! Thanks for that great suggestion.

By: Mazarine

Mazarine — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:36:47 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the key word, RETENTION. I think many nonprofits lose sight of this.

And I would like to add one more thing:
Get employee giving programs in place. Easiest to automate and EFT. You will do thank you notes once a year, and people who have $5 deducted from a monthly paycheck aren’t going to miss it, and your nonprofit will be able to continue to get new donors when they tell their coworkers about what you’re doing.

http://wildwomanfundraising.com

By: Scott Anderson PhD

Scott Anderson PhD — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:20:57 +0000

I agree with your assertion that “Training enables and accelerates innovation. It’s good for the employee – it’s good for the employer.” Done well,training is the seed-bed of creativity, excitement, and progress. Nonprofits need to consider fundamental changes in how they facilitate these opportunities to learn. Your point stuck out to me because it dovetailed so nicely with a recent piece I wrote about how nonprofits can change-up their organization to create an environment where associates are engaged with their work, and growing the “sweet spot” in their organizations through learning and collaborations. It’s at http://www.clienttrack.com/wordpress/?p=134 Thanks for the 7 tips.

By: Steve Smith

Steve Smith — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:56:36 +0000

Great way to help nonprofits get off to a strong start in 2010, Pam! You hit the bulls eye once again!

By: Acai Optimum

Acai Optimum — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:49:29 +0000

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By: Blase Ciabaton

Blase Ciabaton — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:06:51 +0000

Wow Pam, great post with lots of good info! The info about foundations having to donate to maintain their status was a real ah-ha moment. I also totally agree on keeping consistent staffing. I’ve seen many charities take a big step back simply because of turnover. Fundraising is a very personal business and so is volunteering; key staff members lead to consistent volunteers and donors.

By: Janet Reyen

Janet Reyen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:19:21 +0000

Our country was also hit hard by the Economic Recession. At least we are seeing some signs of economic recovery now. I hope that we could recover soon from this recession.
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By: Jenna Sia

Jenna Sia — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:49:01 +0000

the Economic recession made a lot of jobless people in my own country. We could only hope that our economy becomes strong again -

By: Dan Hanley

Dan Hanley — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:20:14 +0000

Love it. Thanks for the reminders. Our monthly giving program continues to grow!