Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Has your organization broken out of the grant writing, event planning, and direct mail mold? Have you tried (with success or failure) to fundraise from individuals?

If so, I’d love to hear from you. I’m currently collecting stories from executive directors, fundraising professionals, and board members to include in my third book to be published by CharityChannel Press. The stories should focus on your experience (or lack thereof) getting started fundraising from individuals in a personal, face-to-face way.

Please help your fellow fundraisers learn from your real-world successes, as well your failures, challenges and frustrations. I want to hear about them all!

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

When it comes to seeking major gifts, there are any number of things that can interfere with getting out there and getting the job done.  In today's post I share a confession about what holds me back.  And how to get over it.

I also have a big question for you.  “What is your biggest obstacle to one-on-one gift solicitation?”

You'll read about some of our research findings on the subject and get some insight about the barriers some of your colleagues face.

Read on to find out ...