by Suzanne Bakker | Dec 16, 2023 | Fundraising
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...
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...
by Suzanne Bakker | Nov 24, 2023 | Fundraising
As a nonprofit you need creativity for achieving your goals for your mission and vision. And you also need it to mobilise support for that work. It’s so easy to reach a gazillion of people online, via your website, newsletter and social media accounts. But it’s not...
by Suzanne Bakker | Oct 7, 2023 | Fundraising
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...
by Suzanne Bakker | Sep 16, 2023 | Nonprofit management
Before you go out looking for donors or doing some other fundraising work, let me tell you this. You need a plan first. Many nonprofit leaders feel they need a donor first. But in reality, you need your own plan first. Your dream You have a dream for the world, it’s...
