In the age of communities, how important is our nonprofit brand?
What does your nonprofit stand for? What (and who) does it represent? Now, more than ever before, our brand is …
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Meet the new nonprofit donor, digital and connected
We are beginning to know a new donor. These donors are a blend of the traditional, the digital and the connected. They …
Are we witnessing the “last breath” of the donor funnel?
Over the years, nonprofits have developed various models to explain donor behavior. Most of the ones I have seen have …
‘Ice Bucket’ Stewardship by Barb Newhouse, President and CEO of The ALS Association (guest article)
‘Ice Bucket’ Stewardship by Barb Newhouse, President and CEO of The ALS Association (guest article) In the summer of 2014, …
Donor engagement is not about voodoo
Engagement is not about voodoo. It is however as much about art as about science. It also draws heavily from …
Implementation is one of the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr (guest article)
Today we focus of on “Implementation” the fourth and final key element in Nonprofit Leadership. While Vision, Constituencies, and Individuals get …
Is managing the donor experience an art or science?
Is managing the donor experience an art or science? It is part art and part science and a whole lot …
Is Donor-Centric Real or a Unicorn?
There is a lot said and written about being donor-centric and the donor experience. I am one of those who …
Individuals are one of the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr (guest article)
Welcome back to the fourth in the series of blogs on Nonprofit Leadership namely Vision, Constituencies, Individuals and Implementation. Today …
From a millennial to nonprofits – Can you give us bold and robust?
This is a stunning way to see what can happen when you are a digital nonprofit. It is a challenge …
Why don’t donors don’t always give year after year?
The challenge is that donors don’t always give year after year. Donors staying loyal is the exception, not the rule. …
Constituencies are one of the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr (guest article)
Welcome again to our ongoing series on the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership namely, Vision, Constituencies, Individuals and Implementation. This …
Will a satisfied donor renew their gift?
Let’s start with the premise that many donors are not engaged, committed and will probably not renew their gift. You …
Improving the donor experience so as to never fear it being shared
Our donors are sharing experiences they have with us. This profoundly influences the journey others they know will take and …
Stunning experiences will lead the way to meaningful donor engagement
We are ready to open our mind, our heart, and our imagination to create new journeys and experiences for our …
How do our nonprofit moments of truth look to donors?
As you would expect, Google has done some amazing research on the connected consumer experience. It is worth it to …
How important is the moment where a donor decides to engage?
There comes a moment where a potential donor makes a decision to engage. They may be just “testing the waters” …
Vision is one of the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr (guest article)
Vision is one of the Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr Last month we spoke about the Four Keys to …
Is the connected donor distracted or engaged?
We see it every day. We are at an event and someone holds up their phone to video or take …
Now is the time to make different decisions for our donors
As a nonprofit executive, we have focused on some traditional markets and strategies. Our mission has compelled us to think …
Talking to our audience, instead of our selves by Chris Clarke (Habitat for Humanity)
Guest Blog: Chris Clarke — Talking to our audience, instead of our selves Chris Clarke is Habitat for Humanity International’s …
Is it time to widen our view from generations to connected donors?
We are beginning to think about engagement in terms of is it social or is it mobile? If our nonprofit …
Who “owns” the nonprofit donor?
Do we own our donors? Are they “the property” of the Development department? Are gala attendees interested in our mission …
The Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr (guest article)
The Four Keys to Nonprofit Leadership by Mark Roithmayr Recently much has been written about the coming Tsunami of baby boomers …
Get ready for a new generation of donors
Are we ready for a new generation of donors? Nonprofit executives, meet the Millennials. Millennials, meet XYZ nonprofit. Oops, there …
Destroying Non-Profit Database Industry Myths — Guest blog by Fielding Yost
Guest blog article by Fielding Yost — CEO of Saturn Corporation Non-profits have fallen into a trap when it …
Your passion for your mission and your donors can turn you into a hero
You have a passion for your mission. You want to do the right thing for your donors. You believe …
Is the staff structure important to the donor experience?
Structure is important to the donor experience in the sense that in architecture, “form follows function”. When you know why …
Define Donor relevance by how relevant the Donor experience is
The donor journey is evolving (albeit very, very fast). That shouldn’t surprise us but it is good news. We haven’t …
Employee engagement is foundational to donor engagement
Employee engagement is foundational to donor engagement. It is highly unlikely that an employee who hates their job or who …
Are we denying the facts about the current donor experience?
This happens way too much. It clearly isn’t helpful to deny the facts. It is also important to actually know …
It’s time to fasten your seat belt. The nature of the donor experience is changing very fast.
Traditionally, the fundamental focus of the nonprofit has been to market, solicit and service donors. This has become known as CRM …
Why should I invest in improving the Donor experience at my nonprofit?
It is reasonable to ask, if my nonprofit invests in the donor experience, will it work? This question drove Watermark …
CIO 100 Award Winner, Steve Bergman, joins Fortium Partners
Dallas, TX February 17, 2016 – FORTIUM PARTNERS, the world’s fastest-growing provider of business technology turnaround and leadership services, announced today that …
Guest Blog: Lisa Bowman — Corporate to nonprofit: a marketer’s journey and the lessons learned
Corporate to nonprofit: a marketer’s journey and the lessons learned By Lisa Bowman – Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer …
5 Fundraising focus areas for 2016
There are lots of ideas vying for our attention. As development executives, where should our focus be right now? Exceed …
GuideStar Redesigns Charity Profiles to Emphasize Results
For the first time since 2009, GuideStar has redesigned its 2.4 million charity profiles to place stronger emphasis on programming …
After 10 months at the helm, Chandini Portteus has resigned as president and chief executive of the Livestrong Foundation
Chandini Portteus has resigned as president and chief executive of the Livestrong Foundation 10 months after being named to lead …
What is the real rise in nonprofit giving?
What is the real rise in nonprofit giving? After adjusting for inflation, charitable giving by Americans is more than …
Big Gifts From the Wealthy Weren’t Plentiful in 2015
The size of the biggest gifts from rich donors and their foundations fell significantly in 2015 compared with 2014, according …
Online Giving Trends from The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Follow important developments in online fundraising with The Chronicle of Philanthropy new data dashboard. See which causes have raised the most, …
How can you stay on top of the fund raising content you need to know about as a fund raiser?
Are you having a hardtime keeping up with the latest in fund raising trends and content? It can happen easily. …
Nonprofits Voice Opposition to IRS Proposal on Social Security Numbers
What is being proposed by the IRS is outrageous. Without going on too big of a rant, it is hard …
Microsoft Restyles Philanthropy Unit Under New Name and Leader
Now here is some good news for nonprofits. Microsoft has long been a friend of the nonprofit community. Microsoft announced …
Did cost cutting backfire on the American Red Cross?
My sense is that containing the costs was probably necessary. It is always painful and the short term consequences aren’t …
Guest Blog: Jay Scott — Sparking Breakthroughs, a Holiday Wish
Jay Scott is the Co-Executive Director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. When his daughter Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to hold …
What is happening to volunteerism in America? Volunteerism Rate Inches Downward to New Low
What is happening to volunteerism in the United States? Could it be that the traditional, time intensive approach is not …
Is “Treat Every Donor Like A Major Donor” good advice?
An interesting phrase occasionally pops up in presentations, blog posts and even marketing slogans. You’ve probably seen a variation of …
How technology entrepreneurs embrace philanthropy
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, announced has announced that he’s planning to give away 99 percent of his Facebook’s …
Are you ready for #GivingTuesday ?
Now in its fourth year on December 1st (this year), #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the …
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