Six tips for getting readers on your side   Tell a great story. Your case doesn’t have to be long, but it does have to tell a story that readers will resonate with. Write from your heart to the hearts of your potential donors. It might help if you envision your ideal donor as you’reRead more about How to Write a Winning Case for Support[…]

  Four secrets to securing grants for your organization In the world of non-profits, grants can be very helpful when fundraising. But preparing grant applications is a lot of work and there’s no guarantee that work will pay off. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’ve done everything possible to get the funder to giveRead more about Get a Yes to Your Grant Application[…]

Rhonda was invited to present on The Future of Fundraising for Volunteer Strathcona’s Adapting to COVID series for non profit organizations.  Check out the recording below.

Eight Reasons to Hire a Fundraising Consultant Your organization has decided to raise funds for one reason or another, but where do you go from there? Here are 8 reasons you may want to hire a fundraising consultant: A new perspective: A fundraising consultant brings a fresh pair of unbiased eyes to the table. ThisRead more about Why hire a fundraising consultant, you ask? Great question![…]

Most of us Non-Profit folk have heard the term Donor-centric. In laments terms, make the donor the center of your fundraising activities. It is very easy to get into a place as a non-profit where we look at a Donor or Prospect and see two $ signs where their eyes should be. This can beRead more about Donor Love[…]

Internal Giving is hands down the most uncomfortable topics of discussion when we are working with a non-profit and it turns out to be an Achilles heel for many organizations. “I work here, I get paid less than I should, and donate extra time to this organization. You can’t expect me to give as well.”Read more about The Achilles Heel for many Non-Profits[…]

Summit 4 Change is a different kind of event. To make tangible change, we need to do things differently. With a growing client expectation for business to have a social conscience, many businesses are looking for ways to connect with non-profits. We believe that these connections should be more than writing a cheque to aRead more about 3 Reasons Why Your Non-Profit Organization Doesn’t Want to Miss Summit 4 Change 2017[…]

According to Statistics Canada, charitable giving has increased over the years. In the last 10 years, there has been a 27% increase of giving by Canadians. Yet, organizations and donors are reporting that retention is lower. Why? Donors are saying that one of the main reasons for them deciding to discontinue a donation is thatRead more about The 5 phases of the Donor Cultivation Cycle[…]

Throughout 2017, Canadians have been reflecting on what it means to be a citizen of Canada. Multiple initiatives have highlighted our key characteristics and why other countries look towards us for inspiration. Beyond the stereotypical terms, one key element that has become apparent throughout the years is that Canadians are kind and giving citizens. TheRead more about Canadian Fundraising History[…]

We are excited to announce that Newman Consulting has a new member of the team, Derek Newman. Derek will be joining us as a Fund Development Assistant and will be supporting non-profit organizations to achieve their missions and live out their visions. Derek studied business at the University of Alberta with a focus in strategic management,Read more about New Addition[…]