There can be a false sense of security on the part of many ministries about the growth of their donor file.
Newsflash: This isn’t about you
When it comes to acquisition it’s not about us—it’s about what the donor responds to. Learn more in today’s installment to our donor acquisition video series from Doug Shaw.
How Many Donors Do you Need?
The latest video in our donor acquisition series tackles one of the foundational questions for your acquisition season. Properly answering this question helps ensure that you’re not only responding to the leaks in your ship—you’re planning for growth.
Every Ship Leaks – The Importance of Donor Acquisition
Whether or not your organization is aware—you are in a leaky ship. Watch the latest in our video series on navigating the dangerous waters of donor acquisition.
Rule #60: An Effective Chief Development Officer is a Gift to the Spirit
When I first met her, she was sitting in the office of the CEO. The ministry headquarters was housed in an old apartment building. Not much to look at, the apartments had been converted into offices
Peer to Peer: Starting with Trusted Partnerships
You can’t get any more grassroots in your fundraising style than peer-to-peer fundraising! And this method of fundraising is bringing great success. CARE Australia, one of our partner organizations…
Dynamic Digital Response: Mobilizing Supporters When Time is Short
When emergency strikes, you need funds raised . . . and FAST! But, most channels have a natural time delay due to printing, mailing, or producing media. In the digital world, though, you can eliminate that lag time and literally start to mobilize donors right away.
Partners in the World of Changing Lives
Confession time: Some days, usually after hours of spreadsheets and PowerPoint, I wonder whether my days would be better spent working for a ministry. After all, they’re the ones doing the real work.
How Do You Want to Grow?
As a result of our partnership and commitment to these shared goals and strategies—over the past seven years—The Scott Mission has experienced a 235% growth in income and a 320% growth in the number of donors giving each year! And even better news is we’re not done yet . . .
Donor Focus: Inside this Issue
Boy, I tell ya, I’m almost afraid to turn on the television these days! The news is mostly tumultuous at best. The din of politics hurts my head and man’s brutality to man hurts my heart! But I must say, it gives all the more meaning to the work we all share . . . giving hope to those who are in need of some good news!
