How to Talk to Donors During the COVID-19 Crisis
We hosted a special edition RAISE podcast and live Q&A with Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, on how to engage donors during the coronavirus
Top 10 Takeaways from RAISE 2018 – Part 2
And…we’re back! Using a culmination of live tweets, Linkedin posts, and insights gathered from our diverse speakers and panelists from RAISE 2018 attendees, we present
How to Get to Know Your Prospects & Donors Better Using Facebook Reactions
Chances are, you’ve heard of—or used—Facebook’s new Reactions feature. Released earlier this year, Reactions make it possible to express how you feel about a status
What Donors Want: Engagement Strategies for Every Generation
I hadn’t seen white index cards since fourth-grade math class—until our VP pulled one out of his jacket. He skimmed it with his finger, holding
Can Crowdfunding Engage and Retain New Donors?
Remember crowdfunding? Seems like just two years ago it was all anyone wanted to talk about. At every conference, we discussed the benefits and problems
Fundraising Today and Tomorrow: An Interview With Bob Miller, VP of Advancement at Loyola Academy
This series of short conversations with advancement leaders gives us a peek into exciting new projects, their thoughts on the challenges facing our industry, and
Powerful Ways to Segment Donors for Your Next Appeal
My wife, Sonja, keeps getting mail from AARP. Even though she’s about four decades away from becoming a “retired person,” they keep asking her to
Doing Damage Control: How to Fix a Bad Situation With a Donor
A few years ago, a donor, whom I’ll refer to as “Lynne” for purposes of anonymity, complained to her close friend (a colleague of mine)
How to Prepare a Powerful Event Briefing
Last month I wrote about taking the deep dive: ways to trust but verify wealth screening data in prospect research. This month, I’d like to
