Fundraising Archives - Altrui Consultancy

June 14, 2021

Notes from our Nonprofit Jobs Summit

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Here is a list of notes and links from our summit last week on Clubhouse. There were many in the room new to Clubhouse, and that was wonderful. If you’re not on Clubhouse yet and would like an invite, …

May 3, 2021

by Dan Hanley

Dealing with fear

Every week I begin conversations with clients with a question about urgencies. Regardless of whether my client is a head of fundraising, a nonprofit CEO, a small business owner or a family wanting to solidify their philanthropy, I find that talking about their biggest urgency is …

August 15, 2019

by Dan Hanley

Pick up the phone

It’s so easy. In donor-centered fundraising, it’s crucial. Every day I try to respond to emails by picking up the phone and calling the person who just emailed me. They are usually happily surprised. Then we get to talk. How is their day? How are we …

January 23, 2019

by Dan Hanley

Three quick actions for today!

It’s Friday. Well, almost! I’m giving you time before Friday to think about this. We all have our own rituals throughout the week, and on Fridays I like to have a long list of action items for the day. I try not to schedule any off-property …

December 18, 2018

by Dan Hanley

Time to reignite your fundraising?

I’ve presented conference sessions called “Reignite your fundraising” and love engaging with other fundraisers and development peers about my ideas regarding what we can do to take our fundraising to another level. Before I begin it’s important to note that although the title of this post …