Donors Give Because They Feel Connected Over the years, one of my most effective donor practices was simple: a personal thank-you call followed by one question: “What prompted you to give?” Those conversations offered more perspective on donor motivation, interests,...
This post continues a three-part series exploring relationship-based philanthropy and nonprofit sustainability. While the main blog outlines the broader renewed focus toward deeper donor engagement, this piece looks more closely at major donor development, how...
Why effective sponsorships are built annually, from real assets, with clear boundariesA practical orientation for organizations new to sponsorships This article builds on the ideas introduced in Multi-Year Funding Is a Discipline — Not a Decision. While that piece...
Multi-year giving isn’t just beneficial for nonprofits; it’s something many donors actively choose because it aligns generosity with intention. For donors who care about seeing progress, simplifying their giving, and supporting work they believe in for the long haul,...
This article serves as the foundation for a short series on multi-year funding, sponsorship structure, and sustainability planning. “This isn’t a failure of commitment.It’s a failure to use a broader lens.” After years of working with nonprofit...
In today’s data-driven world, nonprofits must embrace the power of information to communicate their impact effectively and secure funding. Whether it’s crafting compelling grant applications or demonstrating results to stakeholders, collecting and leveraging data is...
