fundraising

Friday Update: Fundraising sages share advice

Brian GaworFebruary 24, 2017

The Friday Fundraising Update collects fundraising industry insights and success stories and delivers them to you each Friday from Ruffalo Noel Levitz.

This week we have some links to posts by a few of the best fundraising sages out there on how to build relationships, retain donors, and consider volunteer opportunities.

From around the web:

	What is the Special Ingredient that Leads to #Fundraising Success? Michael Rosen Says… (Feb 24 2017) Do you know the special ingredient for creating fundraising success? You’ll notice I didn’t say “secret ingredient.” That’s because it’s not a secret. It’s actually common sense….
	The 5 Immutable Laws of Great Non-Profit Fundraising thefundraisingauthority.com (Feb 23 2017) Much of fundraising is an art, not a science. Knowing when a prospect is ripe for an ask, or how to craft a case for support that really tugs on the heartstrings, takes experience and practice. There are, however, several immutable, undeniable laws of great fundraising that are so very essential to the process that they can’t be overstated…
	5 Steps to Build Steadfast Donor Loyalty & Retention in 2017 Gail Perry (Feb 23 2017) We’re having some fun with donor retention today. We do know that donor retention = donor loyalty, right? So donor retention is the name of the game for 2017 and beyond. And your ultimate goal as a fundraiser is to build up a cadre of high value, high commitment donors, right? To help you, here are 5 simple, doable, practical, and wildly important tips that can help you increase YOUR donor loyalty…
	So, You Are Thinking of Becoming a Volunteer? Here Are Some Things to Consider NonProfit PRO (Feb 24 2017) Duke offers some great advice as you consider becoming a volunteer and as we work with volunteers…