Silent auctions can be a very effective way to raise many for non-profits… but they can also be time consuming and stressful if they’re not done the right way. In today’s … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #28: Quick Rules for Successful Silent Auctions first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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Fundraising Authority Podcast #28: Quick Rules for Successful Silent Auctions

Planned giving is one of those things that most non-profits are interested in… but never really take the time to focus on.  Setting up a planned giving program seems scary, … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #27: How to Launch and Run a Successful Planned Giving Program first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #27: How to Launch and Run a Successful Planned Giving Program

One of the biggest changes in non-profit fundraising over the past three decades is the advent of cheap, powerful technology to help organizations communicate with donors and raise money online. … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #26: Using Technology to Supercharge Your Non-Profit Fundraising first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #26: Using Technology to Supercharge Your Non-Profit Fundraising

Whether they know it or not, most non-profits in the United States are required to register in the states where they carry out fundraising solicitations.  But what exactly constitutes a … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #25: Understanding Charity Registration first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #25: Understanding Charity Registration

Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing segments of the non-profit fundraising world… as well it should be.  It is a powerful way to raise more money and expand the … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #24: Tips and Tricks for Raising More Money through Non-Profit Crowdfunding first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #24: Tips and Tricks for Raising More Money through Non-Profit Crowdfunding

Do you know the power of telling great stories?  Does your non-profit use storytelling to help it raise more money and build better relationships with donors? Our guest on today’s … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #23: The Power of Storytelling for Your Non-Profit first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #23: The Power of Storytelling for Your Non-Profit

What do you think when you hear the words, “capital campaign?”  Does that phrase send you dreaming of a new building for your organization, or perhaps the ability to hire … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #22: How to Knock Your Next Capital Campaign Out of the Park first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #22: How to Knock Your Next Capital Campaign Out of the Park

The donor cultivation funnel isn’t just for offline fundraising.  Non-profits can and should be building strong relationships with their donors online (including through e-mail, social media and on  their organization’s … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #21: How to Build Strong Donor Relationships Online first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #21: How to Build Strong Donor Relationships Online

Do you ever wonder if you are using your non-profit’s website correctly?  Do you wish you could raise more money online?  The truth is that most non-profit organizations do not … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #20: The True Fundraising Purpose of Your Website first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #20: The True Fundraising Purpose of Your Website

Using the four steps of the fundraising funnel are integral to building a sustainable development program at your non-profit.  If you want to find new donors and keep them giving … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #19: Understanding and Using the Fundraising Funnel at Your Non-Profit first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #19: Understanding and Using the Fundraising Funnel at Your Non-Profit

Every non-profit I have ever come across wants to find more major donors to support its work.  How can an organization find, cultivate, and ask major donors for large gifts, … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #18: Mastering Major Donor Fundraising first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #18: Mastering Major Donor Fundraising

Fundraising through the mail is one of the most popular yet misunderstood strategies in all of non-profit development.  Writing great appeal letters is part art and part science.  If it … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #17: Writing Better Fundraising Appeal Letters first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #17: Writing Better Fundraising Appeal Letters

We all know we should be stewarding our donors.  Yet, donor retention rates for most non-profits remain abysmally low.  Most organizations say they know that their current donors are their … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #16: Stewarding Your Donors first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #16: Stewarding Your Donors

One of the most common questions we receive from fundraisers is how to get a board of directors more enthusiastic about raising money.  Is it really possible for board members … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #15: Motivating Your Board to Raise More Money first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #15: Motivating Your Board to Raise More Money

On this episode of The Fundraising Authority Podcast, we’re joined by the expert on fundraising with businesses and cause marketing, Joe Waters. If you think that fundraising with businesses is … The post Fundraising Authority Podcast #14: How to Fundraise with Businesses for Mutual Benefit first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

Fundraising Authority Podcast #14: How to Fundraise with Businesses for Mutual Benefit

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