by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Nov 22, 2017 | Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
In the midst of the controlled and at times, the uncertain world of fundraising, strategies can lose their footing. At times you can loose focus on the right things, the big feelings, when it comes to engaging your donors and ultimately meeting your, and their...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Oct 31, 2017 | Board engagement, Fundraising, Fundraising Staff
Fail to plan, plan to fail. This is true for all fundraising, including the need to prepare your board members to become effective, confident fundraisers at your fundraising events. In the third post in this series, I share my top tips on how you can prepare your...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Oct 18, 2017 | Board engagement, Fundraising, Stewardship
In the previous post in this series, I talked about the role your board can play in inviting people to your fundraising events. Of course, it isn’t just about the invitation. It is also about your board members showing up on the day. In this week’s post, I’m sharing...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Oct 11, 2017 | Fundraising, Stewardship
Most organizations run fundraising events. They vary in size, style, and purpose, but are plentiful across the non-profit industry. Whatever the reason for your own fundraising events, having your board involved can make such a difference to its success. In this...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Sep 26, 2017 | Fundraising, Strategic Planning
When it comes to conceptualizing and implementing a successful fundraising program, setting priorities will play a crucial role. You might be tempted to think that your priority is simply to raise as much money as possible, as quickly as possible. You might also...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Sep 5, 2017 | Database, Fundraising
We’re delighted to have Zach Shefska’s valuable insights in the form of this latest blog entry! As the Director of the Fundraising Report Card, he’s the ideal authority on all things related to entrepreneurial fundraising. Today, Zach is here to...
