donor relations Archives - Changing Tides

Nonprofit donor trends to look out for

by Suzanne Bakker | Mar 1, 2024 | Project Design

Very often we look at donors as one static group. A group of people and organisations that give money and other resources. However, they’re not one uniform group. And far from static. Private individuals are different donors than government donors or private...

What you need to understand about your donors

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 24, 2024 | Project management

As soon as you get that project grant, you and the donor are partners for a shared purpose. You’re working together to achieve something for the community or cause you both care about. And that changes the relationship you have. Even if it remains formal. Even if it...

How to handle a crisis in your nonprofit

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 10, 2024 | Building Partnerships, Finance Management, Nonprofit management

It’s perfectly possible to have a nonprofit life without big crises. Crises that threaten the existence and future of your organisation. Taking care of money, caring for your people and building strong relations with partners and stakeholders are key in avoiding real...

Why donors say yes to your organisation

by Suzanne Bakker | Dec 8, 2023 | Fundraising

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...

Fundraising 101: invest in relations with your donors

by Suzanne Bakker | Dec 1, 2023 | Fundraising

Fundraising is a learnable skill. There are do’s and don’ts. But the key in successful and sustainable fundraising is actually having strong relations with your donors. And that’s not a party trick or something you can create overnight. It’s something you need to...