by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 30, 2016 | Ethics, Fundraising
Fundraising without an ethical policy can leave your organization’s reputation at risk, particularly when dealing with corporate sponsors, major donors and even government grants, when your priorities and their might not be aligned. Knowing how to deal with potential...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 23, 2016 | Fundraising, Major gifts
Those of us who have worked in major gift fundraising for some time hear this a lot: the ask must be made at the right time, in the right place, for the right amount, to the right person, for the right project. But how important it is really for all these “rights” to...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 16, 2016 | Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Why an organization-wide strategic plan is important for fundraising Does your organization have a strategic plan in place? Do you even think it’s necessary? It’s surprisingly common for organizations not to have a strategic plan in place, or at least, not to have an...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 9, 2016 | Fundraising, Major gifts
A regular question I get from smaller charities as a consultant is “We’re not a large organization. Can we really get involved in major gift fundraising?”. I’ve been fortunate to have worked with small and large charities, and the answer is always a resounding...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 8, 2016 | Board engagement, Fundraising, Sponsorship
We hear it all the time. Boards need to be more engaged in fundraising and sponsorship in our organizations. Board can bring so many resources to the table, from making introductions to CEOs of companies to hosting networking events. They can support your sponsorship...
