As an adviser to 60+ nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is, how can we better engage our middle and major...
Andrew’s top posts of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close and I look to 2017, I took some time to reflect on this blog. I love helping nonprofit leaders and fundraisers more effectively lead their...
The success of middle and major donor direct response campaigns
I've just reviewed results from three middle/major donor integrated direct response fundraising campaigns that my teams managed for various social service organizations over the last year. The numbers are astonishing!...
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...
10 bad decisions nonprofits make
I'm going to rant for a minute here. Over the last six months I've explored more than five dozen nonprofit development operations, and in many ways I've been disappointed at...
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...
Raising major gifts
Today's guest post is from my good friend and colleague, Karen Erren. As a career nonprofit executive and fundraising leader, Karen has spent more than 20 years building, growing, and leading...
7 #Nonprofit Blog Posts You Shouldn’t Miss
If you’re like the dozens of other fundraisers I know, chances are you’re pretty busy these days. But you still want to be learning and sharpening your skills too. Here’s...
This #fundraising mistake could cost you 7-figures
I’ve seen something interesting lately. It’s come up five times in the last three months in discussions with nonprofits about their major gift programs. What I’m seeing is a change...