Travel Readiness Assessment
Are you ready to launch a donor travel program, or take your existing program to the next level? My assessment will help you identify areas of strength and growth in your current and future travel initiatives. Remember, a travel program is more than a single trip – it’s a long-term organizational strategy to build and retain your supporter […]
Where Do You Stand? The Hottest Issues in Storytelling Ethics Today
Nonprofits have come a long way in our understanding of the potential harm that can be done by exploitative fundraising campaigns. However, we still struggle with certain storytelling practices. I’ve curated a list of the three hottest topics in ethical storytelling right now and presented both sides of each argument. How you should proceed with each […]
Donor-Centric Language: Efficacy and Ethics
The language we use matters. When is donor-centric language an effective way of garnering support, and when do fundraisers cross the line in communicating real issues with transparency and authenticity? A long time ago (and yes, sometimes still today), nonprofits centered themselves in their communications to donors. Fundraising appeals were very – to put it bluntly […]
Webinar: 10 Tips for Successful Donor Trips
Based on the most common mistakes and missed opportunities I see on donor trips, my ten biggest tips will help ensure your next donor trip meets the mark.
What Could Go Wrong? Common Cultural Challenges on Donor Trips: Staff Edition
Few organizations anticipate cross-cultural challenges on their donor trips, but almost all are likely to encounter them. Here I explain the most common cross-cultural challenges involved in donor trips and what to do to avoid them. In Part 1 of this article, I focused on the cultural challenges our visitors (donors, board members, volunteers) experience […]