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How Iron Man Helped Us Raise Money
Yes. That’s me in the picture. I promised our donors that I would dress up as Iron Man if we reached our goal, and I went all out: mask, gloves that glow, and I even grew out my “Tony Stark” … read more
Mind-Reading and Other Mistakes I’ve Made in Fundraising
“I have tried raising money by asking for it, and by not asking for it. I always got more by asking for it.” -Millard Fuller It’s hard to ask for a donation from your boss . . . especially when … read more
Which is better: direct mail or event fundraising?
After one of my fundraising classes, a participant asked me, “Which is better: direct mail or event fundraising?” “It depends,” I responded. “Is it better to boil or bake your food?” You can cook a steak by simply boiling it … read more
Never Trust a Client With a Mic at a Fundraising Banquet
“I never trust a client with a mic,” a director once told me. It can be a PR nightmare. I’ve heard horror stories about clients saying inappropriate things or complaining about the agency when they’re on stage at a fundraising … read more
Who Else Is Tired of Event Fundraising?
I’m not a huge fan of event fundraising. First of all, they’re a lot of work, and when your staff is working full-steam at your mission, the added stress of planning an event isn’t helpful. Second, they don’t usually generate … read more