In every major gifts operation there are a few key factors that will either foster success or precipitate repeated frustration. In this brief, light, and digestible rant, I will define emotional intelligence and the role it plays in several aspects of successful major gifts management.
Is your charity the nonprofit version of The Titanic? It could be if you don’t have a planned giving program. We all know that finding and maintaining sources of funding is a constant challenge. But too many nonprofits focus their time and energy entirely on annual donations. Their fundraisers dodge crisis after crisis, caught in a never-ending storm of annual appeals that just manage to keep the boat afloat.
Endless texts, tweets, emails, calls, chats, IMs, Facebook updates… A barely digested cacophony of overwhelmingly irrelevant mind-trash, all uncontrolled by you, all buzzing and vibrating and robbing you of the attention you need to get your work done.
When we talk about nonprofit communications, we’re talking about all the different ways to communicate with your donors through the written word: newsletters (both snail mail and e-mail), your website, social media, fundraising letters, e-mail appeals, and everything in between. These types of donor communications are essential to your fundraising program and can be used across all phases of the donor funnel.
7 Ways to Build a Stronger Major Donor Program Major donors are extremely important for your nonprofit. Every organization wishes they had more major donors,
The 5 Key Roles of a Successful Nonprofit CEO Your nonprofit’s work is important, and it is the staff of your organization that is responsible
“Using procrastination as practice for success” is an art of recognizing the causes and transforming it into a productive tool.
A tough job interview demands careful preparation. It involves addressing weaknesses and highlighting strengths to impress the employer.
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