How to Become a Philanthropist
Being a philanthropist isn’t only about donating money. Although donating money to a charity is a noble thing to do, there are a lot more things that go into being a successful philanthropist. Taking on this title requires work outside of simple donation, and below...
Ethical Fundraising
When you are responsible for collecting and redistributing people’s money, it is important that you have their trust and that you act ethically when putting their money to use. Employing ethics in fundraising is key to a successful campaign and to fostering lasting...
What Motivates People to Give
Motivating people to support your cause with donations can be a daunting yet exciting task. There are a myriad of reasons that people give and I won’t elaborate on all the reasons in this blog. But I want to highlight a few of those reasons on what motivates people...
How to Use Social Media to Optimize Your Fundraising Campaign
Social media is the platform through which communication, advertising, and sharing happens now. Statistics show that since 2012, the average number of social media platforms per user has risen from three to seven accounts. In order to run a successful fundraising...
Managing Fundraising Expectations
How often as fundraiser leaders have we sat in a meeting when we heard somebody say “fundraising should be easy” when discussing a particular project which is short on funds. At the same meeting, another executive across the table chimes in and remarks that that “we...
From the Eyes and Heart of A Fundraiser at His Daughter’s Commencement Exercises: We Do Make A Difference With the Work We Do!
This past May I had the privilege of attending the commencement exercise for my daughter Emily at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It was a glorious weekend full of pomp and circumstance as Emily enjoyed a very successful career at UNC. She...
Why People Choose Not to Give
Why People Choose Not to Give It’s difficult to imagine the kind of world we would live in if people never volunteered their time, money, or services in an effort to aide others. Without the generosity of those who give, many volunteer and nonprofit groups who help...
How to Target Businesses for Donations
How to Target Businesses for Donations Fundraising can be tricky. While you may be supporting a fantastic and beneficial cause that could change lives, it can be difficult to get people to part from their hard-earned money to help it out. When looking for charitable...
Matt Kupec – Closed Numerous 8-figure Gifts | Non Profit & Universities
Many people think that running a nonprofit organization is a breeze. All you have to do is find a way to get some money and donate it, right? Wrong. Fundraising is only one aspect of running a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits focus on finding ways to help the...
Saying Thank You to Donors
How To Say Thank You to Donors As a fundraiser, you are only as good as your relationships with your donors. Maintaining a strong relationship requires a great deal of communication and personal attention. This could entail anything from holding donor events to...