by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Jan 24, 2017 | Case for Support, Comment, Fundraising
I had an interesting conversation with a client the other day about their Case for Support and how to ensure that it has the full impact that it should. While they were clearly doing amazing work, something was definitely missing in terms of how they were explaining...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Jan 17, 2017 | Case for Support, Comment, Stewardship
Despite the fact that donors are fundamentally driven by the opportunity to make a difference, I often see organizations falling into what I call the “process trap”: a belief that donors want to and must understand everything about how an organization does its work in...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Jan 11, 2017 | Comment, Major gifts, Stewardship
Preparing for your first meeting with a major gift prospect can be a nerve-wracking experience. It can be stressful trying to figure out how to make the best first impression and how to inspire your prospect to want to get more involved. You might also be wondering...