by Rachel Muir | Nov 13, 2014 | Fundraising Strategy
A successful #GivingTuesday campaign demands a lot of planning. In fact, planning what you will do AFTER #GivingTuesday is just as important, if not more, than all the planning you put into the big day. Do nothing, to meaningfully convert your first time...
by Rachel Muir | Nov 6, 2014 | Fundraising Strategy
The end of the year is a crucial time for almost every nonprofit organization. Spending time energy and effort your end of year campaign could be making you want to pull your hair out. While it seems like everyone is talking about the importance of #GivingTuesday, you...
by Rachel Muir | Oct 30, 2014 | Relationship Fundraising, Fundraising Strategy
On the scale of top fears harbored by the general public, fundraising is near the top of the list. I’d say that’s about right. Ninety-nine percent of the nonprofit professionals I meet are frustrated by their board’s unwillingness to raise money. After 20 years in...
by Rachel Muir | Oct 28, 2014 | Fundraising Strategy
Your powerhouse board members are likely leaders in their organizations, community and churches. These are exactly the people you need to make your organization a success! Most of their time each day is spent in meetings, making decisions and discussing problems . . ....
by Rachel Muir | Oct 27, 2014 | Retention / Upgrade
It takes a lot of “no’s” to get to a “yes,” but the truth about fundraising is that the hardest part isn’t the ask, is getting the visit to make the ask! To help you get that all important face-to-face visit I’ve outlined seven of the most common objections a...