Fundraisers Get Ready!
Overall, giving in America is down this year, but a quick look at economic history reveals two heartening constants for fundraisers:
• A deep slump in the economy is not typically mirrored within the philanthropic community. Instead, only a dip or a less steep climb in giving during the same time-frame has been the norm.
• An economic slump is historically followed by a significant and long term increase in giving! Continue reading »
Filed under About Us, Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Donor Communications, Donor Recognition Programs, Philanthropy, Robin E. Williams, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank | Tags: Best Practices, Donor Recognition, Fundraising, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank | Comments OffGreetings from AHP Southeast/Rockies & Southwest, Nashville
Robin and I arrived at the conference today to find eight exhibitors specific to donor recognition, out of a total of only 29! Obviously, donor recognition is a “must have” commodity, no matter what the economy. The tougher the times get, the more important it is to have good resources at hand.
Filed under About Us, Donor Recognition Programs | Tags: Donor Recognition | Comments OffOf those eight . . . we are the only firm focused on donor recognition policy, program planning and coordinating stewardship with crucial marketing messages.
Welcome to The Thanks Tank
Welcome to our first blog. I’m new at this, at communicating directly with readers. Over the years, we’ve become used to writing what we think, having it printed, and never knowing how it was received. With this blog, with new technologies my designers have introduced to the thanking of donors, and with the recent changes in our economy, I’m learning all the time.
This new opportunity to connect with folks represents an exciting moment for me, for us. We are hopeful that readers will interact through responses, inquiry and through the sharing of real life experiences. As we become more adept here at this direct communication, you’ll come to meet others of our staff as they test the waters, finding their own voice by sharing their thinking about thanking too.
Filed under About Us, Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Stewardship | Tags: Communications, Donor Recognition, Trends in Fundraising | Comments OffToday there is a stronger focus and commitment for donor recognition to be an integrated and vital component of donor stewardship than ever before. It hasn’t always been that way.
