Fundraising

Fundraising for Small Non-Profits

First, what is a small non-profit? I’d say anything with a budget of less than $500,000. A very small non-profit has a budget of less

The Power of One Big Gift

What can one big gift do for you? Let me talk a little about City Club’s history. Last year was the first time the organization

Who should ask the board for money?

In my book, I suggest that it should be the Executive Director that begins the ask process of the Board, and I give detailed advice

Open your books

Your books are not a secret. First and foremost, you report annually to the IRS with your 990 form (if your budget is greater than

Beware the donor wall

One of the main reasons I wrote The Little Book of Gold was because I see too many small non-profits copying the largest institutions (hospitals,

Is talking abut planned giving the same as talking about death?

A lot of people, me included, are scared to bring up “planned giving” with a donor. We’re afraid it’s going to sound something like this:

The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership is a small book with big takeaways for nonprofit professionals. For anyone who has had to find time to check the mail and order office supplies in the midst of reporting to the board and developing a fundraising plan, this book will resonate with you and offer practical tips that you can put into action.

~ Virginia Davidson

Little Green Light (donor management system)