Development
How Much Is That Donation In Relative Terms
Mon, Feb 2, 2020
by Drew McManus
We hear it all the time: the donor community is feeling tapped out and there just isn’t any more to give. While that may be subjective, it doesn’t mean we can’t quantify the relative value of large donor gifts in a way everyone else can connect with. To that end, the Washington Post published an
Do You Want More Earned Income Revenue In 2020? Then Here’s What You Should Expect From Your Ticketing Providers
Tue, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Regular readers have heard me complain over the years about artificial limitations ticketing and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms place on earned income potential. One of the more popular posts on the topic was from 2015 where we examined how limitations in ticketing functionality were synthetically influencing discussions on earned income strategy. To Subscribe, Or
The Coming Arms Race That Is Robot Driven Handwritten Notes
Mon, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
There’s a great article in the 12/21/2019 edition of The Washington Post by Abha Bhattarai that examines the booming business of robots that craft handwritten cards and letters. While the technology has been around for a few years, vast improvements in quality and lowered price points have conspired to attract a wide range of businesses,
How Is Your Organization Approaching #GivingTuesday This Year?
Tue, Dec 12, 2019
by Drew McManus
Ever since its launch, #GivingTuesday had become a staple in most nonprofit organization’s fundraising schedule. Since then, it’s become everything from a much-needed holiday giving boost to a trigger for donor fatigue. I’m very curious to learn more about your experiences. Specifically: Have you experienced donor fatigue and if so, what steps have you taken
It’s Time For Hero Donors To Give Like It’s 1984