Whether by mail, by phone, by a combination of both or face-to-face, there is language that will make your “asks” more productive. But, first, to address what distinguishes a “smaller gift” from a “larger gift.” If the gift makes a significant impact on your bottom line, it’s a larger gift. If it takes some time/planning …
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What Does “Six Figures” Mean & How Can You Earn It
Earning six figures refers to making between $100,000 and $999,999 annually. This income range is often seen as a milestone in financial success, symbolizing comfort and greater opportunities. For many, reaching this salary level represents financial stability, allowing for more discretionary spending, investment opportunities, and freedom to enjoy a better lifestyle. It’s frequently viewed as …
Having just finished enjoying the spectacle that is the Summer Olympics, it’s now time to turn our attention to the CFC- Combined Federal Campaign solicitation period, which began on September 1 and runs to December 15th. The CFC is a Mandatory, Voluntary Program — That’s Not A Contradiction The government requires that CFC campaigns be …
Shopping once again on L.L.Bean’s website, my attention was taken by the company’s customer service credo, proudly posted there for as long as I can remember. During the time I spent in a for-profit business, before beginning my non-profit career, I became aware of the extent to which the for-profit sector was (had to be) …
What is a sticky idea? One of the most stimulating books I have read in recent years in one by Chip Heath and Dan Heath called Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die (2007). By sticky, the Heath brothers mean that “your ideas are understood and remembered, and have a lasting impact …
In my (May 12, 2011) post, “Grantsmanship: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” I quoted from a 2010 WealthEngine white paper stating that the average cost-per-dollar-raised for grants is 20 cents … an ROI of 500%. With such an impressive return on investment, starting a grants program at your NPO might seem like a …
There’s a phenomenon in our communities public or local education foundations (PEFs or LEFs) that have been created/designed with political agendas the politics of education, and the politics of inclusion. People in communities all over the country, espousing one educational philosophy or another, are working to influence their school boards and local political structures to …
I have found it necessary, far too many times during my years in the nonprofit professionals’ world, to face/deal with the nearly impossible challenge of helping an organization maximize efficiency and effectiveness when a single person is required to be the executive director, the fund-raising development professional and the marketing/communications/PR professional … all at the …
