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 | Oct 4, 2017 | Stewardship, Strategic Planning
With so many organizations competing more fiercely for donor dollars, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep donors on board for the longer term. With donor recruitment also costing more, donor retention must be a priority focus of all organizations. So how do...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Aug 14, 2017 | Marketing, Stewardship
There is a lot of talk about the value of charity newsletters these days, particularly when it comes to donor stewardship. Engaging your donors with your work is crucial to the success of your fundraising program. Donors need to know that you are having an impact, and...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | Jun 7, 2017 | Board engagement, Case for Support, Fundraising, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team
There is much evidence to demonstrate that when board members are engaged in fundraising, organizations raise more money. Despite this, such board involvement remains a challenge for many non-profits. So how do we inspire our boards to become more engaged...
by Mena Gainpaulsingh | May 30, 2017 | Case for Support, Database, Fundraising, Stewardship, Strategic Planning
In last week’s post, I shared some of the various reasons why your fundraising bucket might be leaking. This week I’m delighted to be joined by Sarah McKinnon to provide you with some answers on how you can go about fixing your bucket! Understand your donor data Your...