Why your nonprofit needs a consultant
con*sult*an*cy: the work of giving professional advice within a particular field Often, when I explain what I do for a living, the response is: “Why would nonprofit organizations need a…
Donor Acquisition
QUICK SHOT: Bring LIFE to Your Virtual Presentations
Here we are! Another busy week packed with streaming video meetings on Zoom, conference calls and the torrential flow of emails. Although leaning into the benefits of connective technologies has…
QUICK SHOT: Donor Advised Funds – Tap into a $121 Billion Wellspring
Anyone who knows me at BDI will tell you: I can’t stop talking about Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) lately. And I’m not going to stop anytime soon – in fact, I’m…
Show me the Money!
In light of the continued expansion of digital marketing technology and increased adoption of online giving, many not-for-profit organizations are wondering if direct mail is perhaps outdated, dead or dying.…
QUICK SHOT: 4 tips for a donor-optimized donation page
The last time you heard from me, I spent some time on some key strategies to help you create a fundraising-focused website. Today, I want to focus on an aspect…
QUICK SHOT: Meeting Your Donors in the Midst of Their Crisis
What we hoped would be a sprint may end up being a marathon. We’ve lived in the midst of the pandemic for many months now. As genuine struggle and the…
