by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 4, 2019 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit
Instead of going into a year-end fundraising panic, why not set your nonprofit up for some easy fundraising wins? The end of the calendar year still reigns supreme as the time when Americans make most of their charitable gifts, and a substantial number of...
by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 16, 2019 | donation, Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Big things can (eventually) come in small packages Over the years, I have worked with many nonprofits that believe it’s not worth it to pursue smaller grants. They only want to go after the big grants (and big is a different number for every organization –...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 10, 2019 | donation, Fundraising, Philanthropy
Asking for a Donation – You CAN Do this! For many of us, asking for a donation is the last thing we want to do. It feels uncomfortable. It feels pushy. It feels intrusive. Or, as my middle school daughter might say, it’s “cringy.” These feelings are natural. In our...
by Lauren Brownstein | Aug 14, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
Behavioral Science and Fundraising Magic – Lessons from Bridge Conference I had a fabulous experience at my first Bridge Conference! This annual conference brings together leaders in nonprofit fundraising and direct marketing to share ideas and inspire attendees...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jun 20, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit
Lately, thanks to some good news/bad news reports on charitable giving (including a decline in donors, despite a rise in overall donations) and changes in tax laws that mean millions of Americans will no longer be filing itemized tax returns (which could...
by Lauren Brownstein | May 14, 2018 | donation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Volunteering
I recently had the pleasure of attending one of my favorite events of the year, the Hero’s Art Ball – the annual fundraiser for Connor’s Heroes. First, I’m going to take a step back and tell you why this is a bold statement: Like many...
