According to statistics from Double the Donation, U.S. donors (including individuals, businesses, and government agencies) contribute roughly $58 billion in-kind to nonprofits each year. These contributions are an essential part of nonprofit fundraising, yet many organizations overlook the potential of corporate in-kind donations. In this post, we will guide you through the essentials of securing […] The post Securing Corporate In-Kind Donations: 3 Tips for Nonprofits appeared first on Wind...| Windmill Hill Consulting
Author: Katherine Sprissler-Klein, Senior Consultant[/caption] If you’ve been in major gifts long enough, you’ve felt it: the slow drag of a relationship that won’t advance, the weight of an ask you’ve over-prepared for, or the gnawing doubt that maybe your donor just doesn’t “get” it. At the senior level, it’s rarely about knowing the textbook […] The post Beyond the Basics: Five Advanced Tactics for Major Gift Fundraisers Who Feel Stuck appeared first on Windmill Hill Cons...| Windmill Hill Consulting
Case Study Snapshot: Before While planning for a major annual fundraiser in the midst of federal funding challenges, a key staff member at Meals on Wheels Chesapeake had to resign. Working with WHC WHC jumped in to help Meals on Wheels Chesapeake stick to their plan for the fundraiser and provided tools and training that […] The post Meals on Wheels Chesapeake Doubled Fundraiser Revenue (Despite Staffing Shortages!) appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
Case Study Snapshot: Before ACTFL, the national member association for language educators, wanted to launch a foundation as their charitable arm but needed to build a fundraising operation from the ground up. Working with WHC Windmill Hill Consulting partnered with ACTFL to create a comprehensive fundraising plan for the new Language Connects Foundation (LCF) that […] The post WHC Builds a Fundraising Operation from the Ground Up appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
What began as a response to Black Friday’s consumer craze has grown into what we all know as Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving. Since its launch in 2012, it’s grown from a small initiative at New York’s 92nd Street Y into a global movement that inspires millions of donors each year. In the […] The post Giving Tuesday Deserves a Strategy, Not Just a Sprint appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
If your nonprofit feels stuck in a routine of fundraising events and campaigns that continuously yield the same results, you may be looking for a fresh way to reach new supporters. Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising could be exactly what you need. This type of fundraiser is a powerful tool that expands your reach (and increases your […] The post P2P Fundraising: How to Recruit and Motivate Participants appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
Managing your nonprofit’s finances involves many moving parts. You must create financial policies, distribute responsibilities, develop a budget, and follow relevant guidelines like Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). One of the most important elements of financial management for charitable organizations is nonprofit financial statements. These documents summarize your nonprofit’s financial activities and health, offering benefits […] The post Understanding Nonprofit Financ...| Windmill Hill Consulting
August might not feel like prime fundraising season. The inbox is quieter, vacations are winding down, and everyone is bracing for back-to-school and fall campaigns. But here’s a secret savvy fundraisers know: Make-A-Will Month is one of the most underrated opportunities of the year. This annual awareness campaign isn’t flashy, but it is quietly powerful. […] The post Using Make-A-Will Month to Grow Your Legacy Giving Program appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
Smart giving is on the rise, and it’s changing the way people give, why they give, and how much they’re willing to contribute. More and more supporters are discovering that giving can be both generous and strategic. Donors are moving beyond traditional cash gifts and looking for ways to give that align with their financial […] The post The Rise of Smart Giving: Fundraising’s Next Big Opportunity appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
Case Study Snapshot: Before The Prevent Cancer Foundation had a successful gala each year but wasn’t converting gala attendees into loyal, engaged champions for their cause. Working with WHC WHC came alongside their new major gifts staff to develop a strategy to engage and cultivate major donors. WHC also provided the tools and training to […] The post New Major Gifts Strategy Delivers for Prevent Cancer Foundation appeared first on Windmill Hill Consulting.| Windmill Hill Consulting
In nonprofit work, data is power. Learn how to put your data to good use and create a data-driven culture at your organization to improve your operations.| Windmill Hill Consulting
