by Michael Friedline | Oct 31, 2018 | Attitude and Approach, Cultivation
When you start your new non-profit job as a Major Gift Officer, Development Director or even the new CEO you have an amazing opportunity to set the tone on your tenure with your donors and board members in the first few months.Don’t get distracted or bogged down...
by Michael Friedline | Jul 26, 2018 | Attitude and Approach, Donor Communications, Fundraising Management
The greatest challenge for a Development Director or Major Gifts Officer is working for an organization that is not effectively or reliably executing its programs. This is because major donors today see themselves investing in projects and programs more than simply...
by Michael Friedline | Sep 28, 2017 | Attitude and Approach, Cultivation
One of the best resources for any non-profit organization are the donors who give a set amount each month. It might be just $10, $25, $50, or even $100. It arrives like clockwork, and typically comes completely unrestricted, allowing you to use it where you need it...
by Michael Friedline | Apr 14, 2017 | Attitude and Approach, Cultivation
How you answer this question indicates how you feel about your supporters, and how much you will include them in your mission. It also determines how long they will continue donating to your organization. You call bankers when you need money. They are in business to...
by Michael Friedline | Jan 30, 2017 | Attitude and Approach, Donor Communications
The beginning of the year is a great time to strengthen your donor relationships, connect them to your mission, and accelerate your fundraising strategy. Five Ways to Jumpstart Your 2017 Fundraising Send a consolidated receipt for each person’s total 2016: Send it to...
by Michael Friedline | Jan 10, 2017 | Attitude and Approach, Donor Communications
December was tough. It is the busiest month for fundraisers and one of the busiest for families. There are trips to take. Presents to buy and wrap. Trees to trim. Cards to send out. Gatherings to attend. And for us fundraisers, there are last minute (year-end)...
