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Time for Some Thoughts About Time

Here’s a timely list of comments many of us use every day. Sound familiar? I don’t have the time. I need more time! Where does the time go? Time flies when you’re having fun. There’s just not enough time in the day! It’s just not the right time. I don’t have time for such nonsense.…

by Michael J Bates June 22, 2022

Do Your Funding Priorities Pass the SNIF Test?

What makes a good funding priority? It’s a question we hear often from fundraising leaders at associations and professional societies – especially as many of them increasingly look for ways to expand their giving among individual members. Their need comes as no surprise. The development culture in our sector has evolved along a different path…

by Doug Diefenbach June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Get Going on Your Gap

Why and how to energize your annual fundraising NOW More and more membership associations are returning to in-person annual conferences and workshops. At the same time, many are still reeling from pandemic-driven revenue losses. Unfortunately, it’s anyone’s guess when we’ll see a rebound on conference, sponsorship and membership dues. Daunting? Certainly. However, organizations that recognize…

by Joe Skvara April 19, 2022

The Rigors of Seeking Non-Traditional Support for Your Association

“Success is surely right around the corner…we just need to knock on a few doors…” Uh-oh. One of your board members just suggested you go and contact some leading Fortune 100 companies to ask for a gift or sponsorship – because “surely they will give money to our organization.” Right? As your board members pivot…

by Doug Diefenbach March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Twelve Ways to Involve Board Members in Fundraising – Without Making an Ask!

While most associations conduct resource development activity, many of their board members avoid the fundraising component of their leadership position and are unsure how to support the organization. Here are simple suggestions to help your board members get involved in fundraising in helpful and meaningful ways — all without their ever having to ask for…

by Doug Diefenbach February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

Building Major Gift Donor Relationships as COVID-19 Drags On

In March 2020, no one could have foreseen the dramatic disruption our organizations, members, and donors have experienced. New variants, shifting guidelines, supply chain woes, disruptive technology, unusual climate events, geopolitical concerns, continue to rock our world. As we roll into this third year of the pandemic still fraught with uncertainty, are you doing your…

by Doug Diefenbach February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

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