by Cindy Lauren | Sep 19, 2019 | annual gala, Board Development, communications, Nonprofit operations
In the sci-fi series “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,”( Douglas Adams),? programmers task the galaxy’s largest supercomputer with finding the answer to the ultimate question about the meaning of life, the whole universe and...
by Cindy 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 logical...
by Cindy 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 Cindy Lauren | May 10, 2018 | annual gala, development and fundraising, Making Money, Nonprofit operations
? Ok, its that time of year, again.? Pay for the tickets, get a babysitter, get dressed, head out: Look for signs: parking, ballroom, bathroom Stand in line to check in & get table number Stand in line at the bar Chicken or veggie pasta: both tragic It’s too...
by Cindy Lauren | May 12, 2016 | Nonprofit operations
Its Fundraising Reason: Donor Deduction Cheat Sheet One of the main attractions of nonprofit fundraising is that ?your gift, donation, sponsorship or silent auction item is tax deductible?, and the smart folks are sure to add the language ? the the extent allowed by...
