by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 28, 2017 | Board engagement, Case for Support, events, Fundraising
In part one of this series, I outlined some key roles in organizations that are important in supporting fundraising. In part two, I’m going to talk about how the first person your donor meets when they walk in the door can make a difference to an organization’s...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 21, 2017 | Board engagement, Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Fundraising rarely works well in a vacuum. The most successful fundraising shops have a team approach to fundraising and donor engagement. These are organizations that have a strong culture of philanthropy, where everyone is playing a role in helping the fundraising...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 14, 2017 | Board engagement, Fundraising, Stewardship
Good donor stewardship is king in successful fundraising. When you treat your donors with respect and help them to feel appreciated, not only will they stay on board, they will feel encouraged, and maybe even compelled, to give more. More the point, they will feel...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Mar 8, 2017 | Fundraising, Major gifts, Research
You and your team have worked hard, inspired donors and served your mission. Now the old donors are sticking around and new donors keep coming. You need somewhere to keep all of this information and Excel just isn’t cutting it anymore. Your organization has grown to...
