This issue of Donor Focus has much to do with the power of empathy, both in leadership and in understanding the experiences of others.
LEADING WITH EMPATHY
In listening to nonprofit CEOs describe obstacles they’re facing, themes have primarily centered around staff turnover, overwhelming workloads, and personnel challenges—many occurring within donor development departments
A REWARDING PARTNERSHIP
A long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with our clients is a value of Douglas Shaw & Associates. One of the most exciting aspects of serving Scott Mission, an organization in the Greater Toronto Area we have partnered with for over 12 years, is working together to strategize the best ways to communicate with their various donor audiences.
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Donors are on the go, and their attention is constantly being divided between different companies, advertisers, mobile apps, and more—in addition to everything else life throws at them.
Course Correction: Using Real-Time Results to Guide Your Fundraising Strategy
Change is happening all around—technology breakthroughs, communication channels, giving platforms, and more.
One Person’s Standard Practice is Total Innovation to Another
I’m pretty certain most people have heard the old joke about the guy who buys a chainsaw from the hardware store and returns two days later, covered in sweat. He tells the guy behind the counter, “I can’t cut down trees with this! It’ll take a week just to cut one tree.”
Sometimes You Just Have to Take the Next Step
Excitement, dread, caution . . . the word “innovation” might bring you a myriad of feelings!
The Never-Ending Race to Innovate
Existing in the online space for a nonprofit can sometimes feel like you’re attempting to walk across a river using pool floaties as steppingstones.
The Details In The Data
You’ve probably seen advertisements or been offered webinars on the latest in data modeling, using buzzwords like “artificial intelligence” or “machine learning.”
The Donor Experience Scorecard: How to Keep New Donors Giving . . . and Giving Again
Change is happening all around—technology breakthroughs, communication channels, giving platforms, and more.
