Guiding Vision

Yesterday I got a nice suprise phone call from Interfaith Ministries, just thanking me for my yearly gift. While the call came from a volunteer and not the ED (which would have been better…esp. since I know her personally) it was still a nice gesture.

Today I read a great article from Help 4 Nonprofits that illustrates how calling donors, espcially first time givers, can make a big difference. (more…)

Last month I wrote a book review & case study about raising funds with a houseparty. One of the pitfalls that some organizers can fall into is trying to combine purposes, such as combining an open house with a fundraiser party. Now at year-end, some well-meaning hostesses are combining holiday parties with requests for donations to charity. (more…)