by Mike Montalto | Jan 24, 2019 | Fundraising, News, Nonprofit Technology
Fundraising is about much more than raising money. In fact, raising money wouldn’t be possible if your donor base didn’t fully understand why your organization exists and how you achieve your goals. We’ve stressed the first step is for nonprofits to build...
by Mike Montalto | Dec 13, 2018 | Fundraising, Integrated Marketing, Strategy
We’ve seen the fundraising landscape shift dramatically over the past several years. Many of the “tried and true” efforts nonprofits used in the past are becoming less effective. Fundraising in 2019 should feel a lot different than it did in 2009 or 1999! If your...
by Mike Montalto | Dec 6, 2018 | Integrated Marketing, Nonprofit Technology, Strategy
2018 has been quite a year for fundraisers. Since we know that nearly 10 percent of annual giving happens during the last three days of the year, it’s way too early to analyze fundraising totals. However, we can take a minute to review the five most impactful...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 29, 2018 | Guest Blogs, Nonprofit Technology, Strategy
Guest Blog by Abby Jarvis, Qgiv We know donation forms should be mobile-friendly. We know donors appreciate being able to make gifts via text messages. We also know people love getting involved in and donating to peer-to-peer events. But we don’t talk much...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 8, 2018 | Fundraising, Giving Tuesday, Strategy
In prior blog posts, we have stressed the importance of following up with donors with a strong stewardship program. Fundraising is really about building relationships with donors. A quick thank you message does wonders to let a donor know you appreciate their effort....
