Insights: A Deep Dive Into Grants and Nonprofit Funding
Who’s Going to Be Your Speaker?
Written by Alex Comfort, CFRE I’ve been consulting on a capital campaign for a domestic violence program, and it’s going well. The Quiet Phase...
Mobilize the Village: Putting Plans into Action
Now that plans are in place to guide your overall strategy, funding and communications, it’s time to rally the troops. That is, you need to...
Following Up: A Story I Hate to Tell
Following up with prospective donors is often difficult for fundraisers. But it's vitally important to the overall success of your campaign. Alex Comfort, CFRE, explains...
Should Volunteers Write Grants? Probably Not.
Recently, I had a conversation with a grant-writing student. We'll call her Mary. Mary is on the board of an all-volunteer organization. The organization has...
Communicate with Purpose: Tell Your Story
Building authentic connections with the people most likely to support your organization is key to your long-term success. While this lofty goal may seem unattainable,...
We have a Problem: Turnover in the Nonprofit World
We have a Solution: Hire Great Leaders It should come as no surprise to anyone who works in the nonprofit sector that employee turnover is...
Why I Still Need More Training
Alex Comfort, CFRE Last Thursday, I attended the annual Philanthropy Institute hosted by the AFP chapter of Western North Carolina in Asheville. The all-day session...
Help! What to Do When the Executive Director Cannot Raise Money.
Written by Alex Comfort, CFRE There are a lot of reasons why executive directors may not be raising adequate funds for their nonprofit. First of...
Aim for the Target: Funding Your Strategic Plan
Now that you’ve developed a strategic plan and measurable objectives for your nonprofit, it’s time to get to work. Well, sort of. You may have...