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May 3, 2021

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 …

February 18, 2021

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Hold off on that email

I’m not suggesting you not respond to a donor or client by saying you hold off on that email, I’m suggesting there may be a way you can respond that also helps you build relationship with that person. Every week I take a day or two …

December 2, 2020

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

People are donating

As I read of more nonprofits laying off fundraising staff, I thought now was a good time for a reminder. People are donating. People who have a lot are donating and people who are struggling are donating. People are trying to figure out how they can …

November 9, 2020

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Action 3: Share stories

Part III of a four-part blog series on building relationships with donors and customers. A few months into COVID, one of the small, local businesses we support posted on their Facebook page that thanks to all of their customers, they had been able to keep 80% …

October 12, 2020

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Action 1: Strengthen your social media

Last week I wrote about celebrating one year of Altrui and shared four actions I am working with clients on that are turning out to be successful. Now I’m going to break each one down. First is to strengthen your social media. The first thing to …

June 23, 2020

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Keep fundraising

I read that individual/family giving to nonprofits was down 6% in the first quarter. Many of you (most?) won’t be surprised to read this. What I’d like you to consider is that this does not have to be the narrative for your nonprofit. Keep fundraising and …

December 26, 2019

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Good bye multitasking

I am an awesome multitasker. A requirement is that you are an excellent multitasker. Being able to multitask in a chaotic environment is necessary. Whew! There sure is a lot of pressure to be a multitasker! I have been saying good bye to multitasking, and I …

November 1, 2019

by Dan Hanley

Nonprofit News

Book recommendation: “writing without bullshit”

Every once in a while a title draws me in. We were on vacation in San Diego and I saw Josh Bernoff’s new book, and just had to check it out. I have never fancied myself as a good writer. Mediocre at best. When I tell …