What key performance indicators for fundraising?
Fundraising is a huge investment, in terms of human resources, financial resources and time. That's why I recommend tracking your activities to see if your efforts are well invested. Setting up key performance indicators will allow you to ask yourself the right...
10 tips to manage time in fundraising
As we all know, fundraising takes time! It often takes a long time to get results, but it also takes a lot of work and a variety of tasks to accomplish. In this short and practical article, find out how to best manage your time for better results with peace of mind!...
Thought leadership: why is this important to raise funds?
Have you ever heard about "thought leadership"? Most organizations haven't, though it does not mean that you don't use it in your activity. Thought leadership basically goes back to visibility and outreach, how to position your organization as an expert entity in your...
Phone fundraising: How do you create an effective script to acquire new donors?
For a telemarketing campaign, the script and how you will deliver your speech are critical to ensure that the campaign is successful with prospects contacted by phone. The goal is to convert a simple supporter into a donor, starting with a simple telephone...
What types of donors are most adapted to your organization?
There are different types of donors non-profit can raise funds from. This seems obvious, and yet, many organizations only focus on one target, very often foundations. If other types of donors might be interesting to consider, it is however important to understand what...
How to conduct a government funding analysis
Bilateral and multilateral funds are a real maze. Yet they can be an important source of funding for many organizations. But how do you conduct an analysis of government funds to define whether or not they are a priority target for your fundraising activities? The...