The request for proposal (RFP) process is a commonly accepted practice within the nonprofit industry, but it may not be serving you too well — either as the requester or the responder. In fact, both parties may be short-changing themselves by limiting their ability to...
Let’s be honest, the RFP process is not an exciting venture for nonprofits and fundraising professionals. I can say that because I’ve been on both sides of the equation. In fact, the RFP process calls to mind that great quote from President Theodore Roosevelt:...
“Going viral” is something many nonprofit organizations dream of. This is especially true in the heath and human services sector. However, leveraging social media to generate buzz about an organization online has proven to be a challenge for many nonprofit...
Unless you’ve been taking a hiatus from all forms of media and interaction with other people, you’ve no doubt seen or heard about people pouring a bucket of ice water over their own heads in the name of charity. That’s because more than 1.2 million people (including...
Technology has made it easier than ever for cause stories and fundraising campaigns to “go viral.” This new opportunity has become the “golden ticket of today’s fundraising world. Many organizations are searching for ways to create that “spark” that spreads like...