
Outsource fundraising, really?
Outsourcing fundraising!
And, I don't mean to India or China either.
But, why can't you outsource the low-end tasks of fundraising?
Remembering the 80/20 rule, those in nonprofits with limited staffing need to be keeping their eye on the…

80/20 rule and no not for major gifts!
What does the Pareto Principle have to do with fundraising?
We oftentimes hear one say, that 80% of the gifts will come from 20% of the donors. Today, in fact, that is more like 90%/10%. But the Pareto Principle applies to much more than just…

Why a feasibility study is important
Have you ever wondered if you should conduct a feasibility study for a Capital Campaign?
Oftentimes, I have heard non-profit groups saying, “Let’s just start the campaign!”
And, if you are a small nonprofit, I would urge against by-passing…

Do you have a long-range fund development strategic plan?
Are you operating your fund development without a long-range strategic plan? If so, you might be operating from a reactive crisis-driven position rather than a proactive visionary one. And, that in the long-term will hamper your fundraising…