When I get in at 7 am, I see them. And, when I leave at 7 pm, I see them.…
It’s all about love. Once you brush away the internal politics, the nasty board member out to get you, the…
We are joined by Jen Willett to discuss what it’s like to be a donor. Hear stories from our experiences…
We are joined by Jen Willett to discuss what it’s like to be a donor. Hear stories from our experiences…
Want some fun? My team recently created a word search for our new interns. It includes a bunch of different…
Some charities send me amazing 'thank you notes'. They are personal, relevant and heartfelt. They make me feel all warm…
A true story. I was talking to one of our customers two weeks ago. She had been working for an organization…
On today’s episode we continue our discussion on phone calls. The big topic this week is why fundraisers are afraid…
On today’s episode we continue our discussion on phone calls. The big topic this week is why fundraisers are afraid…
I’m going to repeat what might now be cliché. You’ve heard this before. But you’ve got to let it sink…
Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with a special episode featuring Jeff Giannotto and Lizzie Weiland. This season is…
Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with a special episode featuring Jeff Giannotto and Elizabeth Weiland. This season is…
My friend, Dr. Russell James has just finished the newest edition to his groundbreaking textbook, Visual Planned Giving. This includes…
Promoting planned giving doesn't have to be expensive. If you have traffic on your website, you have a chance to…
Tons of writers in major media have been fretting about the new tax law. "Tax bill could turn philanthropy into…
1. OUT: Making donors feel bad, twisting their arms, telling them to give ’til it hurts and shaming them 1.…
STEP 1- Find out who has a donor-advised fund (among your supporters, advocates, donors, members, alumni, subscribes, etc.) 80% of…
Focus. Because... the world is quickly becoming one that has fewer donors giving more. According to The Institute for Policy Studies…
On today’s episode we talk about phone calls; who should be answering your phone, how best to initiate a conversation…
On today’s episode we talk about phone calls; who should be answering your phone, getting over the chasm of mistrust,…
Everyone is a fundraiser. Don't believe me? First, a short story. My dad ran a very large insurance agency. Over…
On today’s episode we discuss how fundraisers can utilize LinkedIn. Learn more about MarketSmart at https://imarketsmart.com.
We discuss how fundraisers can utilize LinkedIn. Click here to listen on YouTube!Topic Timestamps: The value of LinkedIn 03:11 How…
When it comes to volume of donor communications, it's not a matter of how much or how little (especially when…