The dumb donor’s guide to photo-ops with oversized checks

6 years ago

On Monday I wrote about the oversized check photo-op and posted a link to it on LinkedIn. The post is approaching 10,000…

Is it time to banish photos of fundraisers and oversized checks?

6 years ago

I hadn't really thought about it until now, but I have always felt uncomfortable seeing a bunch of fundraisers holding…

The Day of Reckoning (EF-S02-E10)

6 years ago

The day of reckoning is coming for nonprofits all across the world. Will your organization be ready? Learn what is…

The Day of Reckoning (Season 2, Episode 10)

6 years ago

The day of reckoning is coming for nonprofits all across the world. Will your organization be ready? Learn what is…

Is it time to dump donor 'scores'?

6 years ago

Are scores really worth the trouble? It seems like every service provider has a scoring system for your donors. They've…

Announcing MarketSmart Open API 2.0 (out of Beta)

6 years ago

We have some really exciting news to share with you! MarketSmart’s Open API is officially out of Beta, and thanks…

Fundraising Climate Change (EF-S02-E09)

6 years ago

The climate has changed for donors, nonprofits, and fundraising. Learn about this change and how to adapt to meet these…

Fundraising Climate Change (Season 2, Episode 9)

6 years ago

The climate has changed for donors, nonprofits, and fundraising. Learn about this change and how to adapt to meet these…

My Account Updates and Zillow Integration

6 years ago

You spoke and we listened! Thank you to those who let us know you’d like to see your user information…

BENCHMARKING YOURSELF: Ever wonder how you’re doing compared to others?

6 years ago

If you're competitive like me, you probably want to see how your organization compares to its peers. Now you can…

Prospect Research and the Consideration Continuum with Kelley McGeehan (EF-S02-E08)

6 years ago

Kelley McGeehan is Principal Consultant and Owner of McGeehan Research. She is a prospect researcher and in this episode we…

Prospect Research and the Consideration Continuum with Kelley McGeehan (Season 2, Episode 8)

6 years ago

Kelley McGeehan is Principal Consultant and Owner of McGeehan Research. She is a prospect researcher and in this episode we…

4 keys to fundraising success you might be overlooking

6 years ago

1. Humanity - Understanding human beings — really taking a deep, genuine interest in their wants, needs, desires, hopes, and…

Top 3 ways to determine whether or not a so-called expert is worth listening to

6 years ago

Most people don't know what the hell they're talking about. On social media you'll find a lot of people posting…

Using Facebook to Acquire Donors with Mark Santiago (EF-S02-E07)

6 years ago

Mark Santiago from Converge.Digital shares how to use Facebook strategically to build trust and acquire new donors. Learn more about…

Using Facebook to Acquire Donors with Mark Santiago (Season 2, Episode 7)

6 years ago

Mark Santiago from Converge.Digital shares how to use Facebook strategically to build trust and acquire new donors. For more info…

Announcing MarketSmart Open API

6 years ago

Welcome to the first blog post for the MarketSmart Dashboard! This is where you can learn about product updates and…

Silver BBs and Culture with Andrew Olsen (EF-S02-E06)

6 years ago

Joining Engagement Fundraising is Andrew Olsen, senior vice president of Newport One. If you are a fundraiser trying to find…

Silver BBs and Culture with Andrew Olsen (Season 2, Episode 6)

6 years ago

Joining Engagement Fundraising is Andrew Olsen, senior vice president of Newport One. If you are a fundraiser trying to find…

Is donor retention really where you should focus your time and money?

6 years ago

The market/sector has been 'flooded' with people talking about donor retention for many years now. Many of them make money…

Have you been harassed by the ‘brand’ police?

6 years ago

Ack! Run, it's the brand police! Unfortunately, many major and planned gift officers are subject to harassment by the 'brand'…

8 Great Ways to End Emails or Letters

6 years ago

Cultivation starts and ends with great communication. Goodbyes are just as important as hellos. So here are some great ways…

Road Rage Effect and Being Fair to Donors with Jim Langley (EF-S02-E05)

6 years ago

We are joined again by special guest, Jim Langley, president of Langley Innovations. Make sure to listen to the last…

Road Rage Effect and Being Fair to Donors with Jim Langley (Season 2, Episode 5)

6 years ago

We are joined again by special guest, Jim Langley, president of Langley Innovations. Make sure to listen to the last…