5 reasons why crowdfunding isn’t easy money

5 reasons why crowdfunding isn’t easy money

Sometimes it seems that online communication is so easy. It doesn’t cost a thing if we’re just posting. Anyone can do it. And we can reach the whole wide world! And because of that, it seems that crowdfunding is an easy way to generate a lot of money for your...
Why donors say yes to your organisation

Why donors say yes to your organisation

A while ago I asked business owners what makes them donate and what doesn’t. So let me share with you the key things why donors say yes to your organisation. Personal connection People need to feel a connection to the cause. If they don’t have that, they’ll not want...
Donors are people, too

Donors are people, too

Whenever someone asks me for advice about reaching out to donors, my answer always has something in it like: don’t forget that donors are people, too. Donors are people Think about what you yourself would like to hear or see if someone wanted something from you. What...
your stories don’t need to be bad news stories

your stories don’t need to be bad news stories

One more thing that’s important in stories: your stories don’t need to be bad news stories. We all know some of us prefer romantic movies over family tragedies. Some people like watching comedy instead of horror movies. But when it comes to nonprofit stories, we tend...