The Good, Bad and Opportunity from the 2020 FEP

Posted , by Steven Shattuck, Bloomerang. Topic: Donor Retention, National Research Collaborative, Crisis Fundraising, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Donors, Donor Communication, Major Donors, Fundraising.

What the 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Tells Us About 2021 and Beyond   We are honored to be sharing an article penned by our colleague, friend and nonprofit research guru, Steven Shattuck, chief engagement officer, Bloomerang. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire… Read more »

6 Tips to Adapt to the New Fundraising Normal

Posted , by Marissa Monell, Client Manager. Topic: Donors, Gift Solicitation, Donor Acknowledgement, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Crisis Fundraising, Making the Ask.

By Marissa Monell, Client Manager Over the last year, I’ve had the privilege of working with several nonprofits that have risen to the top during these challenging times. Their missions might be varied, but each has found a way to address the challenging fundraising environment while remembering the importance of the tried and true fundraising process:… Read more »

Two Months Until Year End: Do These 5 Things to Make it Successful

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Year-End Giving, Donors, Gift Solicitation, Boards of Directors, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising.

By Abbie Hacker While the principles of fundraising remain the same even in the midst of this challenging year, the application might look a little different right now. In the nonprofit sector, the end of the calendar year is an important time for fundraising. With only two months until the end of 2020, make sure… Read more »

Giving USA – Environment and Animal Welfare

Posted , by . Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Giving USA, Donor Communication, Fundraising by Sector, Fundraising.

   Giving USA Environment and Animals – Let’s Talk Fundraising from The Curtis Group on Vimeo. This was a record breaking year for giving to the environment and animal welfare sector on the heels of five years of growth. Watch our latest edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising as Victoria Dietz and Abby Weber chat… Read more »

Keith Curtis Featured in Inside Business

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder & President. Topic: Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Retention, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Crisis Fundraising, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Gift Solicitation, Boards of Directors.

Keith Curtis recently ran an article in the Expert column in Inside Business.  Debunking the myth: Are we tired of giving? “The problem isn’t that donors are tired of giving. The problem is that they are tired of being repeatedly asked for support without being engaged, informed and educated about the impact of their previous… Read more »

Creative Donor Stewardship Impacts Bottom Line

Posted , by Abby Weber, Consultant. Topic: Donor Acknowledgement, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, Donors, Boards of Directors, Donor Communication.

Let’s Talk Fundraising on Creative Donor Stewardship In today’s edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Vice President Victoria Dietz and Consultant Abby Weber discuss the importance of donor stewardship. The bottom line of donor stewardship is to build relationships and trust that ultimately will result in continued and increased support. They focus on three key areas:… Read more »

REAL Conversations with Major Donors – Recorded Webinar

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Retention, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Webinars and Videos, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors.

REAL Conversations with Major Donors Recorded Presentation Join Vice President Victoria Dietz and Client Manager Hilary Fulp as they share key points and practical tips to engage with your major donors. This webinar, recorded for you, was presented to 100 participants on May 20, 2020. Wondering what you could and should be doing today to… Read more »

How to Engage Your Volunteers During This Uncertain Time

Posted , by Abby Weber, Consultant. Topic: Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Nonprofit Management, Donor Retention, Crisis Fundraising, Board Development, Boards of Directors.

How to Engage Your Volunteers During This Uncertain Time By Abby Weber, Consultant Just as we have shared with you the ways that you should be building donor relationships, even in times of uncertainty, engaging your board and volunteers is equally important. But just how can you do that when you aren’t sitting across the… Read more »

Crisis Coaching

Posted , by . Topic: Donor Prospects, Boards of Directors, Cases for Support, Donor Communication, Major Donors, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising, Major Gifts Programs, Donors.

This is a defining moment for your organization.   You might feel overwhelmed by increased demand and wondering how to communicate your needs, unsure who and how to ask for support, unclear how to motivate your team to be productive while working remotely, or uncertain how to prepare your organization to emerge from this time… Read more »

How to have REAL Conversations with Major Donors

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Donor Prospects, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising.

In case you missed it. Victoria’s webinar with Bloomerang on how to have REAL conversations with major donors is recorded. She shows you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships with your donors by keeping them engaged and properly setting expectations.