Monthly Archives: April, 2011
Can We Call You?
Telephone solicitation has a bad rap — who wants to make or receive calls asking for money? However, for nonprofits, statistics show an effective, coordinated telephone calling campaign will complement your overall fundraising efforts. Consider telephone solicitation as just another arrow in your quiver. It’s not the only one, but why not utilize all ammunition on hand? Try [...]
Addressing a Passing Parade
Working with board members and development volunteers can be challenging in any nonprofit setting, but a structured, thoughtful approach to education can make a world of difference. How to make your volunteers more motivated and successful? – Start with recruitment. Be clear what you’re asking them to do. – Provide written expectations, activities and a [...]
Painting The Big Picture
How current is your nonprofit’s most recent strategic plan? Is it an active, working document, or does it dwell untouched on a shelf in your office? Comprehensive strategic planning is critical to the success of any nonprofit. An effective plan addresses the question, “If you don’t know where you are going, how will you get [...]
Navigating the Health Care Maze
For healthcare nonprofits, a patient navigator or advocate program is a key component of highly effective cultivation, recognition and stewardship. When a donor or prospective donor enters your organization as a patient or family member, it is an ideal opportunity to impress them with your highest level of quality, attention and service. A patient navigator [...]
Tell Me A Story . . .
Do you have a well constructed case for support for your fundraising efforts with a clear, compelling vision and high level of background and detail? In this competitive philanthropic environment, it is critical to share with potential donors the specifics of “who we are and why we need your money.” A customized proposal can yield [...]
