Get Your Hands Dirty
You probably know how large companies recruit junior executives fresh from a college MBA program. The outsider’s perception is that management immediately gives all new MBAs a beautiful office, incentives, and perks that put them on the fast track to the...Don’t Miss This Opportunity
A few months ago I attended a volunteer appreciation morning for a very prestigious local nonprofit. I was excited to attend because I wanted to see from a volunteer perspective how this particular organization showed their appreciation and how they integrated this...Happy Volunteers Boost Major Gifts
Here is an important connection between major giving and volunteerism. A study of philanthropy by the Bank of America states that donors give twice as much, annually, when they volunteer with the organization. The amount is not insignificant; on average, the giving...What If You Have No Major Gift Officer?
If you don’t have a major gift program, Richard and I would counsel you to INVEST in one right now. Before you do anything else, this is where you will see the biggest return for your non-profit. However, if you are in a smaller organization, you may not have a board...Are YOUR Donors Volunteering?
As most of you probably know, there is a lot of data out there regarding volunteers being some of your best donors and donors being some of your best volunteers. Many non-profits spend a lot of time, energy and money on developing volunteer opportunities. Besides...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
