Most nonprofits I've ever encountered (I've worked with well over 500 now, of all shapes and sizes, and across multiple countries) have one thing in common. They are like the...
Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Episode 1
In the first episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast,I got to interview my good friend, co-author of Rainmaking: The Fundraiser's Guide To Landing Big Gifts, and podcast co-host, Roy C....
Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast (Ep3)
In our third episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, co-hosts Andrew Olsen, CFRE (SVP, Newport ONE) and Roy Jones, CFRE (VP of Development, Mercy Ships) interview Newport ONE’s own Collin...
I hope your direct mail program fails
Does that headline tick you off? Does it irritate you knowing how much budget is allocated to direct mail every year? Does this make you wonder how, as a direct...
Have You Read: The War For Fundraising Talent?
Jason Lewis has struck a deep nerve in our industry with The War For Fundraising Talent. The book challenges conventional wisdom, and is a critical read for boards and nonprofit...
Stop looking for fundraising silver bullets
I recently had the chance to chat with my good friend Greg Warner on MarketSmart's Engagement Fundraising podcast. Greg and I share a similar point of view on fundraising and...
Why McDonald’s Doesn’t Sell Big Macs to Vegans
Have you ever seen a McDonald's ad campaign focused on convincing vegans to buy a Big Mac? That's crazy, right? Makes no sense. I mean, maybe there are a handful...
The Kimbia crash should make us re-think community crowdfunding efforts
This afternoon I read an article about The Pittsburgh Foundation's efforts to pressure Kimbia into making restitution for the disastrous crash of their system on the national Day of Giving...
Cultivating trust-based relationships with major donors
How exactly DO you build trust with donors? What are some of the most effective tools and and strategies you can use to develop authentic, trusting relationships with donors? If...
8 ideas to raise more money from middle and major donors
I've shared these 8 key ideas with over 50 nonprofits in the last two months. Over the next two months I'll be with 30-50 more nonprofits sharing the same thoughts and tips. Chances...