When there's a storm, stay in contact with your donors
John talks about two important lessons he learned in times of crisis and gives a bit of inspiration and inoculation against pessimism and panic of uncertain times.
March 12, 2020 3 PM
Make Philanthropy Work's Recommendations For The New Normal: Trends in Ultra High Net Worth Giving 2019
December 18, 2019 5 PM
We take a look at the top 3 trends in giving in 2019.
Don't give in to the dark side of fundraising...
December 12, 2019 6 PM
Here’s one fundraising takeaway I’d love to share: do NOT go to the Dark Side of fundraising, go...
Why hiring a consultant helped me succeed and keep my sanity
November 14, 2019 4 PM
When I started in my new role as a Development Director for a local Denver non-profit I was...
Culture of Philanthropy or is Fundraising Something That Happens Over There?
October 11, 2019 3 AM
So, tell me, what is that you do in your department? That phrase, spoken with a bit (or a lot)...
How we Solve the Fundraising Mystery
September 30, 2019 1 PM
When someone asks how I help nonprofits in fundraising, I typically leave it at a very surface...
10 Steps to Better Donor Engagement
August 28, 2019 4 AM
We have spent years analyzing data, connecting with donors, building relationships, and have...
After 25 Years and Thousands of Donor Visits, Here are the Realities I've Learned
June 27, 2019 2 PM
I’ve fundraised for almost every size and age of institution and nonprofit. I've personally...
7 Biggest Major Gift Fundraising Mistakes
May 29, 2019 9 PM
Mistakes, we all make them, heck I make several a day. And, we are especially susceptible to...
How to Hire a Hell of a Fundraiser
April 23, 2019 11 PM
Let’s start with the assumption you want to hire someone to raise money for your cause and...
Time to Renovate Your Fundraising - Here’s How
January 31, 2019 2 PM
How to upgrade major gift fundraising? I often use a house analogy. It works because both...How to Focus Your Efforts on the Most Likely Major Gift Donors
September 16, 2018 4 PM
We are going to get technical for this article. Are you ready!?!
At Make Philanthropy Work, we...