by Stephanie Freeth | Feb 14, 2017 | Fundraising, Metrics
I recently learned of a newly developed method for measuring fundraising effectiveness that goes beyond cost of fundraising. Eureka! This new framework was developed by BoardSource in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Better...
by Stephanie Freeth | Feb 1, 2017 | Communications, Fundraising
Some nonprofit staffers and volunteers may feel that now is the time to take a well-deserved break from the frantic pace of year end fundraising. When working with nonprofit clients, I advocate doing the exact opposite. If you want to retain your 2016 donors in 2017,...
by Stephanie Freeth | Sep 28, 2016 | Fundraising, Technology
I have noticed just how many nonprofit executives, fundraisers and volunteers are overwhelmed by all of the possible marketing channels they could be using to reach their constituents and donors. These brave leaders are trying to keep up with all of the various...
by Stephanie Freeth | Sep 14, 2016 | Communications, Fundraising
September through December are busy months for nonprofit fundraisers, executives, and volunteers. If your nonprofit organization isn’t yet planning a year end appeal, it’s time to get going–and fast! In this post I highlight 6 ideas and 3...
by Stephanie Freeth | Sep 7, 2016 | Fundraising
“Fundraising” and is word that often strikes fear into the hearts of even the most committed nonprofit volunteers and staffers. Add “major donors” to “fundraising” and it can get even scarier! This post is all about demystifying...
by Stephanie Freeth | Mar 14, 2016 | Communications, Fundraising
Donor-centered fundraising communication can be a hard concept for nonprofits to put into practice. In your communication with donors, it’s natural to want to talk about the great work your nonprofit is doing. That language often shows up in appeals and...
