Andrew Olsen has a new book out that all fundraisers will find absolutely worthwhile and a big mistake not to peruse! We review Donor Migration, Mistake #73
An amazing teacher left us this July of 2018, Jerry Panas. He has authored some wonderful fundraising books, ASKING being my all time favorite. He taught us how to get the very difficult meeting, successful tactics that really work, how much to ASK For and so much more! He will be very missed and forever […]
New 2018 Benchmark Study just out that gives us new insight into RETENTION RATES just in time to make last half of year a Retention Winner! Steve Daigneault of M+R talks the metrics, questions and answers and we take notes!
How about some great ideas for thanking your donors that will keep you showing sincere gratitude while building a solid connection and future relationship? check it out!
Are you wringing your hand instead of writing a super impassioned annual appeal? Here are some great tips to unlock your best appeal ever! Let’s get started!
The Mailbox is absolutely full of the nonprofit cards and letters now and here at Blockbuster we’re taking some time today to go over and pick out best ideas to borrow now in time for year-
Year-End Appeals That Have Appeal What’s the point of crafting an annual appeal that has no appeal to the donors who receive it? Make sure you are on the right track, not skipping important steps that will ensure the success that your organization is depending on for year-end fundraising success!
Major Gift Success Tips In Time For Year-End Success Major Gifts Success With only 90 days left in the year, do we still have time for major gifts? Of course! But you need to start now. Your annual giving program is the primary source of major gift prospects. Five to twenty percent of all donors […]
Faced with over a month of terrible disasters in 2017, only weeks from year-end fundraising, how do we proceed to raise money for our causes without seeming insensitive to the horrendous circumstances facing so many? – Hi, Joy Olson here of Blockbuster Fundraising. You know, this year of 2017, the entire month of September and early October we have […]
BLOCKBUSTERS SUNDAY FUNDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY ON FACEBOOK LIVE WITH BLOCKBUSTER! We’re previewing upcoming Augusts broadcasts, the fundraising tips we’ll be bringing your way!
WHY YOU NEED TO ACT and REACH-OUT TO DONORS NOW! With tax talk ramping up in Washington and a record-setting stock market, 2017 could be a good time for your donors to assess their personal financial and philanthropic goals to minimize their tax bill and maximize their charitable impact. Here are a few things to […]