Non-profits are always looking for ways to get the most out of their fundraising events. Would you consider hiring a trained team of solicitors to work the event crowd at your next golf outing or gala to increase revenue? Staff …
Month: May 2013
What Fundraisers Can Learn From This Musician
A master crowdfunder, Amanda Palmer’s band exceeded their $100,000 goal and raised almost $1.2 million – the biggest music crowdfunding project to date! What can fundraisers learn from this musician? Lots. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from Amanda’s …
What Happens When There’s Less Government Funding
Earlier this week, The Chronicle of Philanthropy published a study titled “Charities Veer from Record Government Funds to Cutbacks.” The findings indicate public funding (federal, state and local) to charities, excluding colleges and hospitals, increased 77% from 2000 to 2010. At first …
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