With the shift to online events, I’ve been talking to a number of clients about their plans and how to make the leap. For some intel and recommendations, I recently talked to Corey Briscoe, Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer at ABCD & Company, to find out what he’s experiencing in virtual events and what’s needed to get great results. Here are some tips to consider.

Now that we’re more than a month into the pandemic, organizations are shifting from crisis mode to thinking through longer-term programmatic and outreach efforts. This has a direct impact on your development strategy and planning, so you should be focusing on what the next several months/year will look like.

What’s a development professional to do? You’re getting to know your prospects & donors, but are having mixed results. What’s the best way to reach out?

Your board can be one of your best assets, and enable your organization to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and reach goal after goal.

These proven tactics for strong email and mail appeal campaigns will help ensure appeal success.

You need to connect with your donors and prospects and ask for a gift, but something may be holding you back. Understand what that is and conquer it!

Your board can be one of your best assets, and enable your organization to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and reach goal after goal.

Major gifts are key to a strong fundraising program. These six activities will help you focus your development efforts and identify, cultivate and solicit a greater number of major gifts.

When you’re ready to call a funding prospect, make sure to take time to research and strategize your approach. And, don’t forget to practice your pitch!