Two months ago, we shared our 2020 giving reflections based on data available at that time. Since then, more data has been released. As promised, here is an update! Spoiler alert: Things weren’t too bad in 2020, and the future looks promising. In Part I, we analyzed...
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10 Ways to Include Board Members in Fundraising
Your Board of Directors play a role in your organization's success - especially when it comes to fundraising. Too often we find that Board members are under utilized or ill equipped to really do their job well. (Read more about how to get the most out of your board in...
Reflections on 2020 Giving Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought almost immediate changes to all nonprofits, dramatically impacting 2020 giving. Suddenly, many programs had to close physical locations, suspend services, or transition online, dealing with either an unexpected drop in...
How Do I Start Fundraising?
Did you know that a majority (90%) of non-profit organizations rely on a single source for 90% of their funding? How do I start fundraising to diversify? When we work with clients to help increase their funding, we typically recommend that they diversify their...
Marketing 101: 4 Steps for Your New Year Marketing Efforts
Happy New Year! Who else is ready to start fresh in 2021? Now is the perfect time for setting goals and focusing in on priorities specific to your marketing efforts. At Transform Consulting Group, we know your work is important. We also understand that your time and...
2020 Year in Review
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. COVID-19 impacted everyone’s plans and business as we knew it – ours included. (Read COVID-19-specific blogs & resources here, here, here, and here). We also witnessed our Black neighbors suffer many injustices. Our work...
4 Steps to Complete a Feasibility Study
Too often non-profits and government agencies immediately begin implementing a new program or service area. They see a need with their clients or a gap in the existing services, so they elect to help meet that need. This all sounds good, right? The challenge is that...
Fundraising – Back to Basics
With COVID-19 disrupting fundraising events and development plans, it is my hope that nonprofits get back to basics. Fundraising events are just one part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Right now, you may not be able to have coffee or give tours to potential...
Your Board of Directors Can Be Your Greatest Ally
A nonprofit’s board of directors can be an organization’s greatest ally! This is true in the best of times, and it’s even more important to remember during hard times. The coronavirus pandemic may have changed your programmatic priorities, impacted your fundraising,...
Using a Collective Impact Framework to Support Your Community
Do you see an issue or need in your community that is greater than what your individual organization can address on its own? Right now, COVID -19 is wreaking havoc on our communities.