Have you read this year’s annual report on philanthropy? Well if you haven’t had a chance, here’s what you need to know in a nutshell. Charitable giving has reached an all-time high for the second straight year. Americans gave over $1 billion a day in 2015! Giving USA is the longest running, most comprehensive report…
When was the last time you wondered if your nonprofit’s brand is helping your fundraising success? Have you ever wondered? It can go the other way too – could your brand be hurting your fundraising efforts? First let’s make sure were on the same page with our lingo. What is a brand? It’s more than…
Earlier this month I was asked to be the keynote speaker for the Alpha Phi Omega Section 49 Conference in St. Louis. APO is a National Co-Ed Service Fraternity on college campuses around the country encouraging college students to get involved in community service. I was a member as an undergrad at Colorado State University,…