Annual Fund Raising
Annual Fund Raising Let's be honest. Annual fund raising may not be very exciting, but it is a critical success factor in Read more
Major Donor Development
Major Donor Development "Big dollars are almost never given; they are almost always asked for." Moses Read more
Pre-Campaign (Feasibility Studies)
Pre-Campaign (Feasibility) Studies The first phase of a capital campaign is a Pre-Campaign or Feasibility Study to determine what the likely Read more
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Friend and Fund Raising
Renewable Energy™A Practical Four-Part Plan to Help You Recession-Proof Your Organization
Today, the non-profit sector is facing its own form of energy crisis. The energy that powers these organizations is not derived from coal, oil, or gas. Rather, it is people power—people serving people—that makes ministry happen, and money provides the wattage to keep those lights burning bright. Asmany non-profit leadersare acutely aware, however, it's a new day. The recent volatility in the stock market and the economy have together created an environment in which charitable giving—the energy of production—is becoming intensely competitive.
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Energy. It's what drives our lives and gives power to our ambitions. When it's cheap and abundant, we take it for granted. Lately, however, our attention is increasingly focused on the real prospect that supplies of energy are becoming scarce. Imagine a day when lightsdon't come on with the flick of a switch.
"Thank you for your help and counsel regarding our recent Leadership Giving Campaign. The methodology, advice and guidance you provided our team has paid off for not only this year's campaign but for our future Leadership Giving activities. . . . The Donor Briefing concept you suggested has been a HOME RUN! It resulted in an increase of well over $1.4 million and the prospect of a second $500,000 gift from another donor group. . . . Our staff is energized. Our Board has caught the vision . . . This has not only been what we hoped it would be, but it has turned into much more. I am convinced that any Army unit that commits to working this program can be successful!"
"Despite what the news media reports, checks are still being written for ministry. Stewards are still stewards in any economy. 
