by Funding For Good | Jan 12, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
At first glance, the difference between a fundraising plan and a strategic plan seems pretty obvious. One is about fundraising. One is about strategy. But what about a strategic fundraising plan? Or developing a fundraising strategy? What do you call it when your...
by Funding For Good | Dec 23, 2022 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
With today’s 24-hour news cycle and stream of social media, many of us have become accustomed to preferring the new and exciting over the stable and consistent. But when it comes to your donor communications strategy, consistency is key. Erratic Communication...
by Funding For Good | Dec 19, 2022 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Who can resist clicking on a headline about how to create the perfect morning routine? We here at Funding for Good certainly can’t. When we checked out the latest advice, we weren’t at all surprised to see another plug for morning meditation. But with our nonprofit...
by Funding For Good | Nov 30, 2022 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Receiving a multi-million-dollar gift out of the blue sounds like every nonprofit leader’s dream. But it can also pose unexpected challenges. So how do you know if your organization is ready to accept a windfall grant? And what should you do if the hoped-for grant...
by Funding For Good | Nov 29, 2022 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Where do for-profit and nonprofit business planning intersect? Philanthropy. Lately, business crises and collapses are grabbing headlines. From Peleton to Theranos, innovative companies are rising and falling faster and faster. And their stories are not only covered...
by Funding For Good | Nov 28, 2022 | Development/Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Have you ever been approached by a donor who wants to fund a new project at your nonprofit organization? Sure, the project isn’t on your priority list—or anywhere close. But here’s a donor, ready to write a check! What do you do? We know how tempting it can be to just...