Fundraising Quotes

Here are Fundraising Quotes to inspire and motivate:

Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.
- Hank Rosso

Donors don’t give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe.
- G.T. Smith

In good times and bad, we know that people give because you meet needs, not because you have needs.
- Kay Grace Continue Reading…

Fundraising Facts and Trivia

Did You Know …

  • Some studies have shown that it requires an investment of 15 to 25 cents for every dollar raised while others claim it takes about 50 cents for every dollar.
  • In the year 2000, an independent study showed that 59% of American non-profits did not report any fundraising expenses to the IRS.
  • Winston Churchill once said, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” That’s something to consider when approaching fundraising. Continue Reading…

Motivate Your Fundraising Team

Motivate your fundraising teamYou’ve assembled the team, prepared your materials, and your fundraising campaign’s off to a great start – so doesn’t everyone seem happy and excited? When campaigns begin, almost everyone gets on board with enthusiasm, but it’s easy to lose that sense of urgency – and fun – as time goes by. Here are three surefire ways to get the most out of your fundraising team: Continue Reading…

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