by Cyndi Lauren | Aug 22, 2019 | communications, content mapping, development and fundraising, donors, fundraising, membership, messaging, Nonprofit operations
? ? ? ? How do you guide visitors through, your members, donors and prospects; what paths can they follow to arrive where you want them to, as a member, donor or volunteer?? There is an easy way to set up planned ways to talk to your people that takes them through...
by Cyndi Lauren | Aug 9, 2019 | communications, development and fundraising, donor advice, donors, fundraising, Making Money, membership, Nonprofit operations, Strategic Planning, Volunteers
Most definitely, yes!? One of the most important elements in a strong fundraising program is ongoing communication with your donors.? But, other than asking for donations, some people are not sure what other things would be meaningful to their members and supporters.?...
by Cyndi Lauren | Aug 21, 2018 | communications, development and fundraising, Fresh Eyes, fundraising, Making Money, messaging, Nonprofit operations, Protecting Yourself
I’m sorry, its going to be a no.? As fundraisers, we spend tons of time working hard to get donor prospects to say yes to our solicitations. We crave the check in the envelope and watch the online donor daily totals get larger and larger.? I’ve been there,...
by Cyndi Lauren | Jun 2, 2015 | development and fundraising, Financial Reporting, Making Money, program development
Consultant: What is it that you need?Client: Money.Consultant: How much money do you need?Client: A lot.Consultant: When do you need it? Client: Yesterday.Does this sound familiar to you? Nonprofits are chronically short of resources; money, personnel and experience,...
by Cyndi Lauren | Dec 9, 2010 | development and fundraising
The best way out of an economic crisis is with more direct focus and clarity on the mission and to delivering it. The more pure our intent and action, the more likelihood of the fulfillment of our goals. The more directly we can communicate our vision and purpose, the...
