Where's The Sweet Spot? In personal solicitation with major donors, we often talk about the importance of the romance process. This takes place before the actual ask. One part of that is getting to know the donors – their interests, their passions and what motivates them...
“You are those who have stood by me in my trials” (Luke 22:28). One of the scenes during the Last Supper includes the disciples arguing about who would be the greatest in the kingdom. Jesus taught them one last time about what it means to be...
Straight from the dugout, Pat McLaughlin shares how to "pitch" the right "ask" and "walks" you through his prized baseball collection and colloquialisms. Check out more answers to frequently asked fundraising questions in our "Pat Answers" Video Series. View Video ...
Does your advancement team find it complicated to plan Fall & year-end donor solicitation appeals? What content should be sent out and when? Here's your ultimate calendar and guide. Download Free E-Guide This top guide was created by TTG Consultant, Daniel A. DiDonato, FAHP. ...
April 1 began a new way of life for Pennsylvanians. Children, High School seniors, and college students had an unexpected ending to their school years. The unemployment numbers spiked—many left without jobs to support loved ones. Fear began to infiltrate homes, leaving many to ask...
From his backyard, Ron answers this very important question on building donor capacity while beavers are building theirs as well! Could at any moment a crazed beaver take over Ron's video? For more answers to frequently asked fundraising questions, take a look at our "Pat...
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom” Song of Songs 2:15. It’s the little things that drive wedges between you and your donors. The Bridegroom warned his Bride to catch the little foxes that would...
Those not familiar with how fundraising works often offer simplistic solutions. Once I was consulting for a community-based ministry that desired to raise $3 million for a building expansion. In our campaign committee a well-intentioned person commented, “What you need to do is find 10,000 people who will each give us $100.”...
“Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow...
As we dealt with much of the U.S. economy grinding to a halt over the past three months, non-profits have felt the impact. Now, even as we begin to move forward, we continue to see an increase in what we refer to here at The...
