While looking for a new job in fund-raising, someone suggested that I look into The Foundation Center’s online courses. I am certainly glad that I did. They offer a variety of courses, some for a fee and others that are free. The Foundation Center is well-known as a leading authority on philanthropy. It was first […]

Teleseminar with LIVE Q&A This Wednesday, exactly three weeks until the last day of 2008 there will be a Live call-in teleseminar that will help you make the most of your year end fundraising campaign.  This is a bonus for as part of the 7 Essential Steps to Raising Money by Mail. Even if you’ve […]

Firstgiving, one of the leading online donation processing companies, is offering another free webinar.  This Thursday you can get in on the live event and watch the audio and visual presentation right from your own computer.  The seminar leader, Frank Days, will share an actionable nine-point plan for success with your winter or spring fundraising […]

If you have played the game of scrabble you know that some letters are worth more than others.  Just like the humble letter “Y” will give you four extra points if you play it, using the word “you” in fundraising letters adds more value as well. It can instantly transform a letter from being a […]

This weekend I’m at Blog World in Las Vegas. This is an internet conference specifically about blogging, new media and social networking. I know many charitable organizations and individuals who are into blogging… on the other hand there are many small charities that don’t even have a frequently updated website. I’ll be writing about Blog […]

I started out just looking for a basic grant writing 101 guide and was surprised to find so many resources available for free, even classes and full text books. Even if you eventually hire a consultant or purchase training material, these resources will provide a good introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of grant […]

Marketing News radio is hosting a free teleseminar with Marc Pitman, Author of Ask Without Fear: A Simple Guide to Connecting Donors With What Matters to Them Most. Marc is also the host of his own show, The Ask Without Fear! Radio Show, which is geared for the seasoned fundraising professional, and a featured author […]