Fundraising

Coach Paula Shumaker O’Donnell featured Dr. Nancy’s tips on keeping meetings purposeful and effective (printable PDF)  in the Monday Motivation newsletter she distributed today February 13. Paula began writing this weekly dose of inspiration 20 years ago. Employers and individuals subscribe for the wisdom and encouragement that Paula provides. Many employers provide it to allRead the Rest…

This week Dr.Nancy and Raylene Appleby accepted a $450 check on behalf of Female Leaders in Philanthropy to support FLiP programs. Francine Pratt, currently Executive Director of Isabel’s House and past president of the Springfield NAACP chapter, received their thanks for the donation to the United Way. What Does FLiP’s Program Include? Formally Yours, whichRead the Rest…

We hear it all the time: the key to fundraising and membership success is communications. But just what does that mean? And how on earth do you do it? This wonderful toolkit from the United Way Women’s Leadership Council sets out best practices for running a solid and coordinated communications campaign. Even better, it offersRead the Rest…

As everyone who has ever led a fundraising campaign knows, it’s hard to get everyone on the committee to take responsibility and truly embrace the goal. 6 Tips on How To Get Your Committee to Take Responsibility Communicate. In fact, OVER-communicate. You’re familiar with all the details — and you remember them –  because youRead the Rest…

Looking for examples of a promotional brochure, welcome letter and new member packet for your fundraising initiative? Look no farther. Other successful women are eager to share. If you haven’t already joined, check out the United Way Women’s Leadership Council on Linked In. After you join you’ll find the group very welcoming. Glenda Abbot ofRead the Rest…

Go Red for Women Luncheon, Springfield, MO The American Heart Association presented its 2011 Go Red For Women Luncheon with the them, “Cooking from the Heart.”  The program featured a heart-healthy cooking demonstration led by well-known local chef, James Clary, and registered dietitian, Adam Pruett. The heart-healthy recipe prepared during the demonstration was also theRead the Rest…

Dr. Nancy: My own volunteer efforts lead me recently to hear a truly amazing woman speak about how each of us can help. Kathy LeMay uses her gifts to raise, not just money, but a global community to make the world a better place. She founded an organization called, Raising Change in 2005 to helpRead the Rest…

Social-profit organizations always operate with small staffs and people who can feel maxed out. Social media opportunities today stretch staff resources to the breaking point and have created three major problems. This excellent article explores three negative consequences and what to do about them.   The 24/7 news cycle creates compassion fatigue. People feel overloadedRead the Rest…

Fundraising is essential to success for social-profit groups, and it takes a lot of work to achieve success. Use these 11 tips to increase your bottom line while avoiding frustration in your volunteers. 1) Handling the money It’s like banking. Split responsibility for money handling between two people who are not related. Always employ checkRead the Rest…

In its first annual Evening in Paris event, Female Leaders in Philanthropy netted more than $26,000 to fund the group’s three service projects in Springfield, Missouri. FLiP is a United Way Women’s Initiative. The funds will go to support: Formally Yours, which provides prom dresses for needy teens Suit Yourself Boutique, which outfits women inRead the Rest…

Social-profit organization guru Cynthia D’Amour offers specific tips for recruiting new members, which is essential if you want to boost volunteers and fundraising power. In a recent podcast she urges us to have EAGER Fall Meetings. 1. Everyone in the group buys into the idea of growth. 2. All are inviting guests to your meetings.Read the Rest…

Let’s Stop Calling Them Not-for-Profit Organizations The term “not-for-profit” suggests financial gain is the only worthwhile value. I much prefer to describe our important community groups as “social-profit organizations.” I believe these vital groups provide our path to changing the world. Think about the many social profit organizations that help our communities each day: TheRead the Rest…

Calling Women’s Initiatives: Let’s Share What We’ve Learned We often hear, “Do not reinvent the wheel.” I agree: there’s no time for that. It’s better to share what we have learned with other women so we can make positive changes more quickly. That has always been the mission of the WomenSpeak Project. It continues toRead the Rest…

Successful fundraising is always a group effort, usually involving lots of people. You know you can’t do it alone, so follow these nine excellent tips for maximizing your volunteer resources and keeping people engaged in your process. 1. Swap Out Leadership Prepare well ahead of time and assign co-chairs, especially for key positions. This willRead the Rest…

Success doesn’t just happen. You need a plan, motivated volunteers and great implementation. Work through these 15 tips from fundraising experts. Female Leaders in Philanthropy Raised $25,000 for United Way. 1. Learn from your history What has worked before? How can you improve upon the past? Repeat the successful campaigns and jazz up the fadingRead the Rest…

You won’t raise much if no one knows about your fundraiser, so get smart about spreading the word. Persistence and determination are crucial. It takes a lot of repetitions to break through communication clutter, so try them all. 1. Maximize your website Use it to share your goals, recruit volunteers, thank sponsors, feature new offerings,Read the Rest…

It’s not brain surgery, but if it is to succeed, fundraising requires special attention to certain basics. Review these top 10 tips to give your fundraiser better results. 1. Provide as much value as possible More value means more prospects, more buyers or donors, and more money for your cause. 2. Articulate your value propositionRead the Rest…

What have you done lately to change the world? What do you care about? What makes you cry? How you answer that question is the key to how you can make a difference. Kathy LeMay cares about women’s human rights and animal rights. She is not a wealthy woman and came from what some wouldRead the Rest…