Fundraising
If you haven’t seen the video yet, it’s a heartbreaker. A school bus monitor bullied for over 10 minutes by teens that are eerily unaware of the horror of their actions. The proceeding events are a 21st century media marvel that of course only the Internet could facilitate. Events like: the unconscious derision, pride and technological facility…
This is the final in an 8-part series, where Brady will teach you how to increase your fundraising and better prepare your nonprofit organization for events in 2012. Catch up on parts one, two, three, four, five, six and seven of this series. Throwing a successful fundraiser is more than just selecting a date, time, place and sending out…
This is the 7th in an 8-part series, where Brady will teach you how to increase your fundraising and better prepare your nonprofit organization for events in 2012. Catch up on parts one, two, three, four, five, and six of this series. I know, I know – You probably think this blog is going to be a snoozefest. Although…
This is the 6th in an 8-part series, where Brady will teach you how to increase your fundraising and better prepare your nonprofit organization for events in 2012. Catch up on parts one, two, three, four, and five of this series. “Undersell and over-deliver.” It’s advice we’ve all heard and it couldn’t be more true. Getting over the…
This is the 5th in an 8-part series, where Brady will teach you how to increase your fundraising and better prepare your nonprofit organization for events in 2012. Catch up on parts one, two, three, and four of this series. So, your foot is in the door, or you’ve at least reached a live person via the phone. Now…
This is the fourth in an 8-part series, where Brady will teach you how to increase your fundraising and better prepare your nonprofit organization for events in 2012. Catch up on parts one, two and three of this series. So far we’ve built your dream list of corporate sponsors and partners and researched brands that align with your organization’s…
You know that social media could be powerful in reaching out to potential supporters, but how do you go about doing that? It’s easy to get lost while researching prospective donors and advocates. So what should you be looking for? Value! Not just the monetary kind, but what people and companies care about. We as…
Imagine this: you’re planning the perfect party for your organization. You can invite anyone, including Oprah or Richard Branson. Who do you want to have in the room? Now that you have had a chance to go through The 8 Essentials (TM) in part one, take this opportunity to meet with your team and board…
The beginning of a new year is a time for setting goals and getting organized. Why wait until 4-5 months before your big event to reach out to sponsors and partners? You can build toward your fundraising goals all year long using the same basic planning principles. To get started, you’ll want to consider where…