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How Fundraising Consultants Help Break Through Nonprofit Challenges
Why should you hire a fundraising consultant? - To help you break through barriers to raise a lot more money! The Heller Fundraising Group consistently guides its clients to raise more money than ever before. The secret to our success; combining our philosophy and our expert practical strategy and tactics.
Transactional versus Transformational Giving: Ideas for Building Meaningful Nonprofit Philanthropic Engagement
We’ve all done something – given in just enough – to get someone to stop doing something – to stop “bugging us” about something and go away. Perhaps it’s the dog begging for human food – you might toss fido just a bit, to get him to go away. Or your child begs for another hour on the swings – you might give her 10 more minutes, just to stop the badgering. And you might give a “go-away gift.” A gift that is just enough to get the solicitor to go away. That is a transactional gift.
Why I’m Passionate About Major Gift Fundraising
How do you feel about asking for money? Your mindset makes all the difference. Our Senior Consultant, Betsy Steward, loves it! Read on to learn why.
Donor Cultivation: How to Handle Angry Phone Calls
Angry donors can make for a hard day, but listening to them is worth it! Read about what you can do when faced with an angry call, and why you should welcome it as an opportunity.
Client Spotlight – Ossining Children’s Center COVID Era Ribbon Cutting
You can’t keep a good project down. Despite the pandemic, Ossining Children’s Center has continued to hit exciting milestones in their Capital Campaign.
Build Your Natural Networks – Best Fundraising Growth Strategy
How many times have you heard, “Fundraising is really about relationships?” It’s true. This blog article describes how to turn this concept into a powerful reality for your nonprofit.
Major Gift Fundraising is Still the Same (COVID or not)!
Our social and physical movements have changed during Covid but basic human relationship needs have not. Are you still practicing the tried and true methods of fundraising?