January 14: Recognizing The “Anonymous” Donor by Hank Lewis “Recognition” is something done “for” the donor, not for the public. And, for recognition to be appropriate, it must be consistent with the needs of the donor. January 21: Getting To Know “YOU” by Jonathan Howard Every time I sit down to write …
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An all too common question … that usually arises far later in an organization’s forming process than it should have been asked. I always reply, saying, “Before you make commitments for expenses for which you may not have the funds, I suggest you begin with your Board Of Trustees. You should have on your board, …
We have had many a tasting with delicious desserts that were not chocolate. So, when selecting one that was not chocolate, we usually added a plate of truffles to the table so people would not feel as though the meal was incomplete. A good caterer should also be a guide to all of the different …
QuestIon: Should I do a tasting even if I have worked with this caterer before? Answer: Absolutely. Question: Should I hire a caterer and then do a tasting? Answer: Absolutely NOT. In the past, people who were frequent event attendees tended to have great expectations, except when it came to food. There was a constant …
I find it interesting that, of all the topics we’ve addressed in this forum, the Gift Table has consistently been at the top of that list. Gift Tables, or Gift Pyramids, are great fundraising tools for all modes of fundraising — capital campaigns, major gifts, “the Annual Fund,” and for Special Events. Prior to the …
This week, two short and to the point pieces from Tony !! 1. Staff Involvement In Strategic Planning Should/must nonprofit staff be involved in the strategic planning process ?? With all of the discussion that I’ve seen/heard on this subject over the years, with the range of positions respondents have taken – from the globally inclusive …
Many Millennials don’t love talking on the phone … especially with people whose numbers aren’t already programmed into our phones; and, many of us are terrible at it. In fundraising, however, phone skills are a must. This is a continuation of my posting on how to make more and better outreach calls – specifically, introductory …
