This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the previous posts on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter and the idea that success is selfish. When it comes to success, either personally or professionally, mindset is everything. Having the right mindset can help you take [...]
This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. This blog series is designed to help nonprofit professionals like you make subtle mindset shifts that can make a big difference in your work, as well as [...]
This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Stay tuned for future posts! In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. As nonprofit professionals, we have the power to make [...]
As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats and work long hours. No matter what your role is within your organization, you’ve likely seen the ugly face of nonprofit burnout from time to time. Daily tasks, to-do lists, e-mails, and phone calls can be passion’s worst enemy at times. If [...]
Every Nonprofit Needs One, But What’s Really Needed in Your Nonprofit's Annual Report? So, you’re one year into the adventure of starting your own nonprofit and now the time has come to put together your first annual report. Or, perhaps you’ve just been tasked with putting together the annual report [...]
Diversity, Equity And Inclusion in Nonprofit Storytelling Few things connect people together better than stories, which is why it’s important that your nonprofit showcases as many diverse and inclusive stories as possible. But how do you go about that? How do you tell stories that are influenced by and meet [...]
In the nonprofit world, we often walk a delicate tightrope when it comes to the stories we tell. Many nonprofits deal with difficult subjects—illness, hunger, abuse, war, loneliness, addiction—and it’s often detailed accounts of those subjects that inspire people to give. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult [...]
Joining forces with other organizations, rather than competing with them, can help you improve your bottom lines and create exponential reach. If you already have collaborations in place, it’s also important to periodically reflect on them to see if you can do more to maximize those relationships and create an [...]
This is part two in a two-part series. Read part one. So, you’ve started the exciting process of procuring items for your fundraising auction. Now what? In this blog post, I’m giving you practical tips and tools for staying organized as you store the items and prepare for your event. Tip [...]
This is part one in a fundraising auction two-part series. When executed properly, a fundraising auction can be an incredibly effective way to raise money for your nonprofit. In this blog post, I’ll cover five tips for nonprofits looking to throw their first auctions and how you can start planning [...]
If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Facebook makes donating easy for its users, and you can exponentially increase the funds raised at the event by encouraging your guests to share the fundraiser [...]
Turn New Supporters Into Strong Supporters First impressions are important. A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. Studies show that donor retention is one [...]