Non Profit DNA Blog
Make it Personal
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter or thank-you note?
For most of us, it’s been a while. These days,...
Four Philanthropy Essentials: Thinking Outside the Cash Box
Nearly all major donors hold less than 5 percent of their wealth in cash. However, many...
Four Philanthropy Essentials: Harnessing Your Data
Effective donor stewardship is both an art and a science. We often find that nonprofits have a...
Four Philanthropy Essentials: Harnessing Your Data
Effective donor stewardship is both an art and a science. We often find that nonprofits have a...
One of the biggest misconceptions about fundraising? That acquiring new donors is tough. In my years of experience, I’ve found that retaining...
How do you find and keep major donors? The key lies in understanding donor types and styles—and knowing how to best serve those who are...
Chances are, you already know the folks who will be major donors to your nonprofit in the coming years. You (and they) just may not know it yet!
In...
“Can you help us find major donors?”
It’s the single most common question I get as I work with nonprofits and charitable...
Tell Donors How You’re Pressing Forward in Difficult Times
Every organization is going to hit a rough patch. (If 2020-21 was that for yours,...
Five Strategies to Engage Donors Right Now: Staying Present
One key mistake nonprofit organizations often make is not staying present with donors.
...Development officers and executive leaders often wonder when and how they should appropriately make a financial request of a prospect. In this blog...