22
Sep
The Future of Fundraising
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.
Category: Philanthropy
22
Jul
Why hire a fundraising consultant, you ask? Great question!
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![…]
25
May
The Achilles Heel for many Non-Profits
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[…]
01
Sep
The 5 phases of the Donor Cultivation Cycle
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[…]
01
Aug
New Addition
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[…]
22
Apr
Grow Your Fundraising Expertise
Have a thirst for knowledge? Why not join Rhonda Newman of Newman Consulting at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 54th International Fundraising Conference. The conference will take place in San Francisco from April 30th to May 2nd, 2017, and will host over 100 educational sessions. There will be a wealth of workshops available, coveringRead more about Grow Your Fundraising Expertise[…]
06
Sep
How to Create a Culture of Philanthropy in your Non-Profit Organization
Philanthropy and fund development go hand-in-hand. Most small non-profit organizations have one or two staff members who are responsible for fund development -bringing in the money! Quite often the rest of the staff don’t know what it is ‘the fund development folks’ do or know why their job is so important. If your management andRead more about How to Create a Culture of Philanthropy in your Non-Profit Organization[…]