Example of an excellent donor fundraising email newsletter 17 Aug 2012 | 02:34 pm

Register for these 10 Fundraising Telephone Seminars in May 2012 13 May 2012 | 01:13 pm

Expert Fundraiser is offering 10 telephone seminars during the last week of May, 2012. Each session is 90 minutes and includes time for questions. You can participate from anywhere in the world that h...

Donor Newsletters: 12 Ways to Make Yours More Effective 14 Apr 2012 | 01:03 am

By Alan Sharpe, CFRE The difference between a good donor newsletter and a poor one comes down to donors and dollars. A good newsletter retains donors and makes money. A poor one doesn’t. Here are 12 ...

Who Writes a Better Fundraising Letter, the Doctor or the Patient? 17 Mar 2012 | 01:10 am

You have a dramatic, interesting, compelling story to tell about someone who has been helped by your non-profit organization. You are sure that this story will stir your donors’ emotions and boost you...

Get Paid for Your Fundraising Expertise by Writing for Expert Fundraiser 25 Feb 2012 | 02:38 am

Want to get paid twice for being a fundraiser? Write for Expert Fundraiser. Alan Sharpe, our publisher, is ready to pay you a one-time flat fee or an ongoing royalty for putting your knowledge of fu...

How to Create Compelling Direct Mail Fundraising Envelopes 14 Feb 2012 | 04:27 am

By Billy Sharma One of the hardest things to do in direct marketing is to get the recipient to open your direct mail package, therefore, the outer envelope is of prime importance. Its function is mor...

The Art and Science of Keeping a Direct Mail Donor 2 Feb 2012 | 03:25 am

By Billy Sharma The art lies in building and fostering a strong bond with your supporters. This is best achieved through compelling communications and quick responses to their generosity. Your appea...

Capturing US Federal Funding for Your Ministry or Church 24 Jan 2012 | 01:55 am

by Bev Browning The legislation is in place, for now. Remember, though, with each new President, priorities change; old initiatives fall by the wayside and new, hopefully better legislation is writte...

Charity Golf Tournaments: Five Ways to Raise Funds with Your Next Golf Fundraiser 17 Jan 2012 | 04:08 am

By Frank MacGrath 1. Player Registration Fee Your organization needs to determine what registration fee is marketable in your geographic area, while still covering all hard costs (green fees, power ...

Nine Truths about Monthly Giving Fundraising 7 Jan 2012 | 04:12 am

Does your charitable organization want to recruit more monthly donors? Or raise more money from your monthly giving program? Here are nine truths about monthly giving that apply to most non-profit org...