Fundraising Breakthroughs

Beth Kanter offers a chart and some explanation of time spent on different levels of social media work.  Her post puts things in perspective and challenges me about what Randal and I are doing with our blog and what we are doing with the business. Wondering how much and how often our readers are using different social media tools?And really wondering how to listen, connect, share, learn, and engage fully and efficiently. And how to balance outreach, linkage, and getting projects done. 

Economic downturn advice by the numbers:

• 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.
• 7 fundraising tips for surviving 2008.
• 5 tips for nonprofits in an economic downturn.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy also offers advice on weathering the economic storm.

Your donors want answers: The new face of private philanthropy.

This woman’s worth: An excellent article on how and why women give.

The end is nigh: Tips to manage your year-end fundraising campaigns.

Billions and billions: Famed fundraiser reveals secrets to success.

MySpace, my nonprofit: Create a customized MySpace IMPACT / PayPal fundraising widget.

The future of measuring impact?: A new tool for venture philanthropists.

Giving on the go: Philanthropy and the travel industry.

Fundraisers without borders: How western fundraisers can support colleagues in developing countries.

Why they do it: Celebrities and philanthropy.

Go bananas!: The Great Gorilla Run. (Thanks to Don’t Tell the Donor who first posted about this.)

Economic downturn advice by the numbers:

• 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.
• 7 fundraising tips for surviving 2008.
• 5 tips for nonprofits in an economic downturn.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy also offers advice on weathering the economic storm.

Your donors want answers: The new face of private philanthropy.

This woman’s worth: An excellent article on how and why women give.

The end is nigh: Tips to manage your year-end fundraising campaigns.

Billions and billions: Famed fundraiser reveals secrets to success.

MySpace, my nonprofit: Create a customized MySpace IMPACT / PayPal fundraising widget.

The future of measuring impact?: A new tool for venture philanthropists.

Giving on the go: Philanthropy and the travel industry.

Fundraisers without borders: How western fundraisers can support colleagues in developing countries.

Why they do it: Celebrities and philanthropy.

Go bananas!: The Great Gorilla Run. (Thanks to Don’t Tell the Donor who first posted about this.)

Economic downturn advice by the numbers:

• 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.
• 7 fundraising tips for surviving 2008.
• 5 tips for nonprofits in an economic downturn.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy also offers advice on weathering the economic storm.

Your donors want answers: The new face of private philanthropy.

This woman’s worth: An excellent article on how and why women give.

The end is nigh: Tips to manage your year-end fundraising campaigns.

Billions and billions: Famed fundraiser reveals secrets to success.

MySpace, my nonprofit: Create a customized MySpace IMPACT / PayPal fundraising widget.

The future of measuring impact?: A new tool for venture philanthropists.

Giving on the go: Philanthropy and the travel industry.

Fundraisers without borders: How western fundraisers can support colleagues in developing countries.

Why they do it: Celebrities and philanthropy.

Go bananas!: The Great Gorilla Run. (Thanks to Don’t Tell the Donor who first posted about this.)

If you and your organization ask for donations online, Michael Gilbert, with help from Nonprofit Quarterly, wants your input on a study of online cultivation and stewardship practices.  It's a 2-minute survey.

If you and your organization ask for donations online, Michael Gilbert, with help from Nonprofit Quarterly, wants your input on a study of online cultivation and stewardship practices.  It's a 2-minute survey.

A half-hour audio lecture by new media guru,  Squidoo founder, thought leader, and remarkable His Purpleness Seth Godin geared directly and specifically to nonprofit folks. Most of us (nonprofits) are boring. Doing important work, he admits. But face it. BO-RING. He offers information and direction "to radically rethink what and how nonprofits do things." Fundraisers, we need to stop interrupting and shouting at people (Prospects) to ask for money and attention. Instead, we should "hand the megaphone to your believers." He says, "if you're trying to reach people, give them something to talk about and tools to use" to talk with each other. Think Kiva and threadless. 

A half-hour audio lecture by new media guru,  Squidoo founder, thought leader, and remarkable His Purpleness Seth Godin geared directly and specifically to nonprofit folks. Most of us (nonprofits) are boring. Doing important work, he admits. But face it. BO-RING. He offers information and direction "to radically rethink what and how nonprofits do things." Fundraisers, we need to stop interrupting and shouting at people (Prospects) to ask for money and attention. Instead, we should "hand the megaphone to your believers." He says, "if you're trying to reach people, give them something to talk about and tools to use" to talk with each other. Think Kiva and threadless. 

The IRS redesigned the 990 for the first time in years. There are a number of  new schedules, including Schedule G, which is specifically about fundraising.  Here's an article that lays out what the change means.
Here's a podcast by an expert in direct mail who discusses the new form with Patricia Pasqual, Foundation Center director.  It's 20 minutes, so sit tight. 

The IRS redesigned the 990 for the first time in years. There are a number of  new schedules, including Schedule G, which is specifically about fundraising.  Here's an article that lays out what the change means.
Here's a podcast by an expert in direct mail who discusses the new form with Patricia Pasqual, Foundation Center director.  It's 20 minutes, so sit tight. 

The IRS redesigned the 990 for the first time in years. There are a number of  new schedules, including Schedule G, which is specifically about fundraising.  Here's an article that lays out what the change means.
Here's a podcast by an expert in direct mail who discusses the new form with Patricia Pasqual, Foundation Center director.  It's 20 minutes, so sit tight. 

The IRS redesigned the 990 for the first time in years. There are a number of  new schedules, including Schedule G, which is specifically about fundraising.  Here's an article that lays out what the change means.
Here's a podcast by an expert in direct mail who discusses the new form with Patricia Pasqual, Foundation Center director.  It's 20 minutes, so sit tight. 

What to do about it: 3 tips for surviving Wall Street's woes.

Also: 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.

The inside scoop: 5 common grant proposal mistakes you want to avoid.

Women give more than men—billions more.

The second time around: 5 things you must do to ensure a second gift.

How to describe your nonprofit in fewer than 8 words: Free nonprofit tagline report.

Get on board: Free online course on nonprofit board basics.

Organizational name changes: A good idea?

The main event: Podcast on the tension between program and fundraising staff.

Teaching philanthropy begins at home.

Congratulations. It’s a…diaper bank.

What to do about it: 3 tips for surviving Wall Street's woes.

Also: 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.

The inside scoop: 5 common grant proposal mistakes you want to avoid.

Women give more than men—billions more.

The second time around: 5 things you must do to ensure a second gift.

How to describe your nonprofit in fewer than 8 words: Free nonprofit tagline report.

Get on board: Free online course on nonprofit board basics.

Organizational name changes: A good idea?

The main event: Podcast on the tension between program and fundraising staff.

Teaching philanthropy begins at home.

Congratulations. It’s a…diaper bank.

What to do about it: 3 tips for surviving Wall Street's woes.

Also: 5 tactics to rev up fundraising in a down economy.

The inside scoop: 5 common grant proposal mistakes you want to avoid.

Women give more than men—billions more.

The second time around: 5 things you must do to ensure a second gift.

How to describe your nonprofit in fewer than 8 words: Free nonprofit tagline report.

Get on board: Free online course on nonprofit board basics.

Organizational name changes: A good idea?

The main event: Podcast on the tension between program and fundraising staff.

Teaching philanthropy begins at home.

Congratulations. It’s a…diaper bank.

So I'm checking web sites for addresses and phone numbers and I discover an image of a flip chart (aka newsprint poster) created at a retreat ChangeMatters facilitated last Spring.  We asked participants to write on and around the most powerful and meaningful words in their mission statement to check what mattered most to them.  Funny to see it online.  
In a meeting discussing a strategic planning project with a new client-partner just this morning, I found myself saying, "Yep, it's all about the flip charts."  Sometimes paper and markers is just the right form of communications technology.

So I'm checking web sites for addresses and phone numbers and I discover an image of a flip chart (aka newsprint poster) created at a retreat ChangeMatters facilitated last Spring.  We asked participants to write on and around the most powerful and meaningful words in their mission statement to check what mattered most to them.  Funny to see it online.  
In a meeting discussing a strategic planning project with a new client-partner just this morning, I found myself saying, "Yep, it's all about the flip charts."  Sometimes paper and markers is just the right form of communications technology.

Is it that time already?: Predictions for the giving season.

Carpe diem: Time to ask is now, fundraisers say.

Go, team!: 9 tips for motivating fundraising volunteers.

Learning from others: the best in presidential campaign e-mail techniques.

Crowdsourcing: Charities start to harness the power of the many.

“I’m Not Rockefeller”: Wealthy philanthropists talk about giving.

We have the technology: Building a better annual report.

Mobile giving: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Philanthropy by design: innovation for developing countries.

They’re here: the new 990s.

Global giving: Rich global Indians waking up to philanthropy.

Ralph Lauren’s got game?: Designer basketballs sold to support the LeBron James Foundation.

Check out Causecast, the hip, new site for connecting people who want to make a difference:

Is it that time already?: Predictions for the giving season.

Carpe diem: Time to ask is now, fundraisers say.

Go, team!: 9 tips for motivating fundraising volunteers.

Learning from others: the best in presidential campaign e-mail techniques.

Crowdsourcing: Charities start to harness the power of the many.

“I’m Not Rockefeller”: Wealthy philanthropists talk about giving.

We have the technology: Building a better annual report.

Mobile giving: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Philanthropy by design: innovation for developing countries.

They’re here: the new 990s.

Global giving: Rich global Indians waking up to philanthropy.

Ralph Lauren’s got game?: Designer basketballs sold to support the LeBron James Foundation.

Check out Causecast, the hip, new site for connecting people who want to make a difference:

Is it that time already?: Predictions for the giving season.

Carpe diem: Time to ask is now, fundraisers say.

Go, team!: 9 tips for motivating fundraising volunteers.

Learning from others: the best in presidential campaign e-mail techniques.

Crowdsourcing: Charities start to harness the power of the many.

“I’m Not Rockefeller”: Wealthy philanthropists talk about giving.

We have the technology: Building a better annual report.

Mobile giving: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Philanthropy by design: innovation for developing countries.

They’re here: the new 990s.

Global giving: Rich global Indians waking up to philanthropy.

Ralph Lauren’s got game?: Designer basketballs sold to support the LeBron James Foundation.

Check out Causecast, the hip, new site for connecting people who want to make a difference: