Visionary Fundraising For Nonprofits

In today’s crowded nonprofit landscape, simply having a worthy cause isn’t enough to break the curse of being ignored.

Google’s groundbreaking research has revealed what fundraisers need to achieve be…

In fundraising. When you authentically celebrate even partial success, you often unlock additional giving.

It’s like a mountain climbing team sharing their journey story while still on the mountainsid…

I have an acquaintance who loves to put posts on social media about his wife. “She’s hot,” he will say.

When I see his posts, I feel awkward. 

What ought to be beautiful and admirable is instead a litt…

"I reviewed with each person the factors that motivated their giving. A recurring pattern was the towering gratification they received from making the gift." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them,…

Some of history's greatest fundraisers have never asked people for money. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?

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"There needs to be a near-militant belief in its mission..." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets Them

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"History has recorded few truly anonymous gifts. Many benefactors, who pretend anonymity, hide after a conferring a gift - much like Virgil's Galatea. She fled...but only after making certain she had…

"It is my experience - confirmed by the million dollar givers - that major philanthropy is spontaneous." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets Them

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"As Harold Seymour put it many years ago, no one ever got milk from a cow by sending a letter." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts                                                       

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"For many major donors, sophisticated or fancy campaign literature has as much impact as the sound of one hand clapping." Jerold Panas, Mega Gifts, Who Gives Them, Who Gets Them

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At weddings, ministers are fond of rehearsing the historical story of Jesus’ first miracle. He attends a wedding where the host runs out of wine. At the insistence of his mother, he turns six stone j…

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As a fundraising consultant, I’ve encountered countless nonprofits who believe they’re telling compelling stories about their work. But when I look at their websites and social media feeds, I’m often…

I love Africa and I adore African fundraisers. Your passion, dedication, and tireless efforts to create positive change in your community is truly inspiring. You deserve to get the money you need. 

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Naming opportunities are a nonprofit's golden ticket to unlocking major donations. This episode reveals the power of offering naming rights to recognize supporters, plus you'll learn 7 key steps to f…

Describing the need is easy compared with the hard work of finding the descriptive words that paint a picture of the need having been met. 

If there is one thing I find that leaders don't understand, …

When we fail to recognize and celebrate “firsts,” we miss powerful opportunities to strengthen our relationships, build momentum, and create a positive, thriving culture.

• In families, celebrating firs…

Your vision and mission statements are more than just words on paper - they’re the heart and soul of your nonprofit, guiding every decision you make and every dollar you raise. Invest in getting them…

Jewish storytellers celebrate unity and brotherhood by telling a story about pouring huge amounts of expensive oil on the top of one of their leader's heads. Their story corresponds to the "rock in t…