Irrespective of whether you are calculating gift ranges for an overall target or for an ad hoc campaign, gift pyramid calculators are very useful in estimating the number of gifts, donors and prospects required to meet your goal. Here is a useful online gift pyramid calculator by The Non-Profit Academy http://giftrangecalculator.com/
Happy Birthday!
Propper Fundraising is one year old!!!! Thanks to all 4000 visitors, 745 followers and of course the 160 bloggers for creating such amazing content. The site wouldn't exist without every one of you. Stay safe and happy fundraising! This week, I'll be sharing FREE TOOLS which will help you manage your fundraising activities. Watch this … Continue reading Happy Birthday!
4 Ways to Consciously Keep Donors Connected
When people give to you for the first time, often they know very little about you. Perhaps they found you through a link on social media. Or organic search. Or through a friend who emailed them a link to your appeal. They were inspired to give, once, based on whatever they saw or read. What … Continue reading 4 Ways to Consciously Keep Donors Connected
Ask gently
How do we decide whether it’s right to ask for donations right now?Maybe we look to the past...The impact of the economic crash has been cited as evidence that we should keep on asking.But Covid is different. Never have so many people been affected to such an extent, so quickly, across all sectors and in … Continue reading Ask gently
Love in the time of COVID-19: How empathy can strengthen a business
Often derided as being of little tangible value, with the very term ‘soft skill’ being viewed as laughable, empathy is not always considered vital to business activity. But in reality, empathy packs a punch that few might expect, and can actually help to strengthen a business. Compassion and understanding can help put employees at ease; … Continue reading Love in the time of COVID-19: How empathy can strengthen a business
Staying Engaged During COVID-19
A time of crisis isn’t the time to ask what alumni can do for you. It’s time to support and connect with your community. David Jenkins shares some innovative ideas designed to stimulate your thinking during difficult times.https://www.socius.ch/post/staying-engaged-during-covid-19
COVID-19 and annual giving: 7 keys to continuity
In this post, Adrian Salmon conveys how to analyse your regular giving programme to assess whether to continue during a time of crisis. https://www.grenzebachglier.com/2020/03/24/covid-19-and-annual-giving-7-keys-to-continuity/
Top ten development office to do list during lockdown
In a matter of weeks COVID-19 has transformed the way we live and work. But how should Development Offices be responding? In our third article, Simon Lerwill offers ten quick suggestions on what to do next.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-ten-development-office-do-list-during-lockdown-simon-lerwill
Leadership and Advancement in the Current Crisis – I wish we had started earlier!
In this second article on leadership in a crisis, Karen Cairney and Colin McCallum discuss the importance of focusing on external relationships. They discuss if now is too late to start and whether you are ready to launch into an emergency campaign. https://www.cairneyandcompany.com/blog/2020/3/30/leadership-and-advancement-in-the-current-crisis-i-wish-we-had-started-earlier
Do the next right thing: Leading during Coronavirus
Here is the first in a series of useful articles to tackle fundraising during a crisis.This article is written by Shaun Horan, who delves into how you can be resilient during times of change and make the best decisions possible with the limited information available. Shaun identifies three key qualities needed.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-next-right-thing-leading-during-coronavirus-shaun-horan
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