“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...
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...
Original article published on Current. A recent survey of public media members found a clear marker that defines their giving habits and perceptions of public media’s value. The age of 58 — and whether a member is older or younger — is the generational divide between...
As fundraisers, it’s all too common to put a lot of resources into acquiring new donors. While new donor acquisition is vital to the growth of an organization, how you treat those donors once you have them has an impact on keeping fundraising income steady and on the...
Even though Facebook is going through a tough adolescence, it’s still the largest social media site on the planet. With 1.5 billion users and 22 billion ad clicks per year, it’s a great place to find your donors and target prospects. Whether you’re thinking of...
