Amy Sewell

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For many organizations, the past year or two haven’t painted a rosy picture of charitable giving. But as fundraising professionals, it’s crucial for us to confront these difficulties—downturns and any other challenges—head-on.
For many organizations, the past year or two haven’t painted a rosy picture of charitable giving. But as fundraising professionals, it’s crucial for us to confront these difficulties—downturns and any other challenges—head-on.
08 Oct 2024

Straight Talk: Reality Check

For many organizations, the past year or two haven’t painted a rosy picture of charitable giving. But as fundraising professionals,…

The past few years have been a roller coaster in the fundraising world—lots of quick pivots, emotional highs and lows, and so many forces seemingly pulling your organization in different directions; it can all leave a fundraiser feeling nauseated.
The past few years have been a roller coaster in the fundraising world—lots of quick pivots, emotional highs and lows, and so many forces seemingly pulling your organization in different directions; it can all leave a fundraiser feeling nauseated.
30 Jul 2024

Unlocking The Future: Digital Donor Acquisition In 2024

The past few years have been a roller coaster in the fundraising world—lots of quick pivots, emotional highs and lows,…

LAY THE GROUNDWORK

1. Identify your goal. How much money do you need to raise by December 31?

2. Set your strategy. Clearly communicate why you need the money. What good things will happen because the donor gives or what bad things can they prevent by giving before the end of this year? Don’t forget: remind your supporters of the great things that have happened as you have partnered in your shared cause this year.
LAY THE GROUNDWORK 1. Identify your goal. How much money do you need to raise by December 31? 2. Set your strategy. Clearly communicate why you need the money. What good things will happen because the donor gives or what bad things can they prevent by giving before the end of this year? Don’t forget: remind your supporters of the great things that have happened as you have partnered in your shared cause this year.
07 Nov 2022

14 Tips for Successful Year-End Fundraising

LAY THE GROUNDWORK 1. Identify your goal. How much money do you need to raise by December 31? 2. Set…