10 Key Characteristics of Top Performing Fundraising Directors
Fundraising Directors are crucial for success. This incredible mastermind, known as Head of Fundraising in some countries, is in control of a massive budget and…
Author: Empower
Give donors the respect they deserve
Many fundraisers are aware of relationship fundraising. Ken Burnett’s famous book Relationship Fundraising has opened many eyes over the last 25 years. There aren’t many…
Thank you Wally!
Although I’m proud of my own 16 years in fundraising I am fully aware that I’m just a rookie compared to some old-timers out there.…
I can’t thank you enough
Sometimes it’s the simple things that transform the relationship with a donor into something magic. As part of my quest for examples of the best…
A donor relationship is not a trick
Rockstar Amanda Palmer said it in the opening plenary of the #IFC2016 : “A relationship is not a trick“. And it came back to me throughout the conference. The…
Invest. Experience. Loyalty. Retention. Income. Repeat.
If you are able to keep your donors longer, you will raise more funds for your cause. Simple as that. The simplest way I can…
An example of greatness in donor appreciation and recognition
Last week Jeff Brooks reminded his readers how to write an effective thank you to your excellent donors. In order to “thank your donors so…
5 years of fantastic fundraising!
It’s exactly 5 years ago that Jeroen and I launched 101fundraising. Hip hip hooray! Yes, we are super proud, because 101 has exceeded everyone’s wildest…
The Syrian refugee crisis, tipping points and fundraising
Remember how you felt last week when you saw the photo of Aylan Kurdi, the little Syrian boy who drowned and ended up on a…
Fundraisers: you need to be one to hire one
Some months ago someone asked me why I spend so much time preparing the right set of questions for an interview panel. I told him…