September 15, 2016
When a Big Ego Gets in the Way of Fundraising

The president of a community college meets a 92-year-old man at the gym. The two become friends. After a few months, the elderly gent shares[…]

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September 6, 2016
Make Big Income Steps From Small Nudges

As schools begin across the country, it’s time to remember our own role in learning and educating others. Leaders do both.  Vicki Pugh, Vice President[…]

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August 16, 2016
How to Grow More Nonprofit Income Faster

I bet your nonprofit suffers from income clutter. Every nonprofit has a closet full of potential income projects.  Doubt this? Count the number of income opportunities[…]

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August 4, 2016
Annual Appeal Letters, Are You Helping Chickens?

I collect those letters and shred them for a friend who raises chickens.”  “If they send me a dime or a nickel, I put it[…]

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July 21, 2016
Sponsorship on Steroids: Generating Corporate Revenue

People are complex creatures who seek to achieve multiple goals in single transactions. You go to the grocery store for milk. As you walk inside,[…]

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July 5, 2016
To Generate More Revenue Build More Infrastructure

The American Cancer Society (ACS) depends on volunteers to help generate revenue. Most volunteers start through two events: the Relay for Life and Making Strides Against[…]

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June 29, 2016
Do Your Sponsorship Requests Contain Guilt?

“She asked for money and then gave me that puppy-dog look.” “He told me I was a big corporation and they were only asking for[…]

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June 17, 2016
Will Your Boards’ Cold Call Approach Get Donors?

“Let’s get a list of wealthy people and have staff call them for a donation.”–a-board member.   Obtaining a list and asking every wealthy person[…]

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June 13, 2016
Your Income Solution in a Nutshell

“Previous funding no longer brings in the revenue we need. Prices keep going up. The competition for dollars is keen.” -An executive director’s confession  Things haven’t[…]

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May 25, 2016
Build a Relationships: What Does It Mean?

Build relationships. Nonprofit professionals say this phrase constantly. But what does that mean? For example, how can you build a relationship with someone you meet[…]

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