“History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” – Mark Twain What’s happening right now in cities, towns, and state capitals around America, which can be described as “astroturf” campaigns of outrage over books and ideas by often uninformed people, have...
When a new year begins – it’s tempting to leave last year completely behind. But we must remember those who gave in the previous year with loud and proud gratitude for donors who contributed in the last few months. If, like many of the organizations CBA works...
Think it’s too late to do any year-end fundraising – or to bolster the plans you already have? Think again. The final week of December cannot be underestimated or overlooked as a time for impactful year-end giving. In fact, many nonprofits report that more than 10% of...
Q: What’s one highly effective way to cultivate donors and boost your annual fundraising efforts? A: Monthly or quarterly newsletters and e-newsletters sent to donors and prospects! Newsletters are excellent for donor engagement. A well-written (and cleanly...
Four critical steps your organization can take now to fare better during change It’s the word of the moment—recession. Recessions are a normal part of the economy, and while we can’t predict whether a recession will hit in one year or five years, it’s best to...
