Ethics + fundraising dilemmas. Remember that time you came across a contact report that made your eyes bug? 👀 We've all been there. But boy howdy, we're chatting through one example that had us questioning how/why they exist and how to cultivate with honor. 👊Punchline: Contact reports exist to show…
Fundraising jargon episode: why is it a "special" event? "Low Hanging Fruit?" 🤨 Let's face it, our sector's words are weird. And littered with bizarre acronyms. And after awhile, we kinda get used to them until a newbie enters the picture and says, "ummm, please define." Those who are generous…
Don’t make assumptions without digging deep into your data, because it can lead you astray. Repeat after us: no donor is the same. And digging in beyond surface-level data can illuminate why two gents who own castles in England are two very different humans with different interests and giving motivations.…
Even though we see that sign every day or that thing that has a donor's name on it, to someone somewhere it has meaning. Oh mercy. It's the signage conversation we've all experienced (and may carry the emotional scars to prove it🤕). Whether it's tracking correct spelling, ensuring we've uncoupled…
Know who your donors are by getting feedback and asking good questions. A recent survey shows 100% of nonprofits need to be asking bigger and better questions. Do you have a culture of surveying, and are you (gulp) asking questions that you already have in your database? 👊Punchline: Asking questions…
Getting to know your donors is important and having a plan for when something goes wrong. We've all seen the unbelievable and disbelievable in our work. But there's just something maniacally funny about the oddest experiences that inform our work. 👊Punchline: Getting to know your donors (beyond the surface level)…
The battle lines have been drawn and its generosity vs philanthropy🥊 Anybody can be generous, and honoring however a person wants to give truly honors the love of humankind. Do we value generosity or philanthropy more at our organizations? 👊Punchline: Generosity is bigger than a financial gift. Once we see…
We don't like change. And no we're not talking about the coins in your pocket. In this episode, we dive into the peculiarities of nonprofit business cards, explore the resistance to change within the sector, and discuss the importance of embracing new communication mediums. We share laughs while examining the…
Let's talk (and laugh) about when we've had our work overworked by non-fundraising experts. You know your stuff. You've studied, you've failed, you've tested and followed good advice. Let's talk (and laugh) about when we've had our work overworked by non-fundraising experts. 🤣📚 Get ready to dive into the funny…