Are You Ready for the New Year?
Have you put together your fundraising plan for next year? Are you taking this year’s plan and just giving it a few new themes and
Patty Baker
December 12, 2014
Tag: fundraising
What to do with that New Contact
Every center should be acquiring new names to be added to their mailing list each month. Those names are important to the lifeblood of the
Guest Author
September 17, 2013
Seven Rules to Listening
What you must know (and practice) to be an effective fundraiser or leader. Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman is senior consultant for The Dilenschneider Group. She’s
Guest Author
August 30, 2013
Statistics and Fundraising
We all know the value of a good story or student testimony, but we should also realize the value of compelling statistics. Our donors and
Patty Baker
May 3, 2012
What's in a name?
Forgetting someone’s name is embarrassing, but in ministry it can be disastrous. Here’s some tips to help you remember the names of the people you
Patty Baker
April 20, 2011
New Year's Resolutions
I’ve often wondered why New Year’s Resolutions come so closely after the busy Christmas holiday season. All the time and energy that goes into selecting
Patty Baker
January 6, 2011
4 Tips for Writing for Fundraising
Are you writing copy for letters, newsletter and brochures because you love to write? If so, you’re one of the few avid authors in the
Patty Baker
October 13, 2010
Photos for Fundraising
Photos should entice your reader to want to read your newsletter or appeal, arouse their curiosity, make them want to know what’s happening. Give them
Patty Baker
July 15, 2010
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Grant Funding
We often recognize grants and grant funding as a resource for diversifying our funding base and pursuing new avenues of resources. Sometimes grants are a positive
Guest Author
February 16, 2010
