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Client Success Story: Forgotten Harvest
Forgotten Harvest’s longtime mission is to help people overcome food insecurity, and the crux of its method is to rescue surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, etc., who would otherwise discard it. It’s a great mission, and a great way to accomplish it. But several years ago, Forgotten Harvest’s leaders realized there might be…
Case Study: Livingston County’s LACASA
LACASA is one of the most respected organizations in Livingston County, with a mission of supporting survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. As demand for the organization’s services grew toward the end of the 2010s, it saw the need for a new LACASA Center to house all…
Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make That Hurt Their Fundraising Effectiveness
Working with clients for 18 years now, Hammond & Associates has encountered a set of common mistakes that some nonprofits tend to make. Raising money is almost always a very challenging proposition and mistakes can make the task all the more difficult.
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THE ESSENCE OF HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES
We have all seen first-hand the impact the nonprofit sector has had on the quality of life and resurgence of our region. This has not been an accident. It is the result of nonprofits quietly going about their work every day and transforming, enriching – sometimes even saving – the lives of those they serve.…
5 Key Elements of Fundraising Success
by Virginia Fallis with much nodding and concurring from Chuck Hammond Our experience of over 25 years has taught us that there are five undeniable, non-negotiable elements that must be in place for campaigns to be successful. These elements may take unique shape at each organization, but they are, in spirit, fundamental to fundraising success: A compelling…
6 Principles of Successful Fundraising Campaigns
Supporting 5 Things You Need for Success are the following principles for successful campaigns: Positioning Relative to the Competition.The most attractive charitable organizations stand out from the crowd. They know how to distinguish themselves as philanthropic investment opportunities and set themselves apart from others which compete for the attention of donors and volunteers. Creating Authentic…
The Overhead Myth
Three organizations that publish information on charities launched a campaign this month that challenges the perception donors have about operating costs. GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance hope to move supporters away from relying heavily, or even solely, on overhead percentages when making decisions about giving. Â The campaign includes a website, where…
Prospect Research on a Shoestring
Do you believe that prospect research and wealth screening is out of reach for your organization? Well, think again. Armed with curiosity and a handful of tools, you can put together a donor or prospect profile that will play an important role as you develop strategies for cultivation and stewardship. Before we get to the…
Turnover
This year, the Chronicle has turned its attention to turnover of development staff at nonprofits. Â The short version: Â it is rampant, and it is problematic. In a recent survey, half of fundraisers holding the top job at their organization reported planning to quit within two years, with 40% reporting they planned to leave fundraising entirely.…
The Psychology of Giving
In the New York Times recent section on giving, you will find the transcript of a conversation with Dr. Jen Shang – the world’s first Ph.D. in philanthropy and only philanthropic psychologist. The conversation focuses on understanding donor behavior and reiterates the most basic truth about fundraising: once you have a donor’s attention, you must…
