A few quick tips on challenge grants: what are they, how can they help you grow your list and raise more money, what can you do to make them more successful ..read more

I have created a LinkedIn group focused on wellness and self-care resources for nonprofit professionals. Check it out, and share your stories and ideas ..read more

Finding the right words to describe your organization and its work will make your outreach efforts more effective and will help you and others connect to your mission in more authentic, meaningful, and compelling ways. You can start by asking yourself some of the questions I suggest in this episode ..read more

There is one simple thing that you can buy for less than $20 that I promise will reap huge returns for your nonprofit organization. Give it a try. You won’t regret it ..read more

Have you been going so hard for so long that you don’t realize what is broken, what needs to be fixed, or what requires attention ..read more

If you feel nervous or reticent about asking a potential donor for a gift, just remember that if you’re not asking them, someone else - someone from another organization - is asking ..read more

The end of August or beginning of September provide a great excuse to reach out to your existing donors and give them a little update on your work. Even if your organization does not do anything related to schools or education, this time of year will always feel like “Back to School” and end of summer vacation. Listen to this week’s quick episode for some tips on reaching out, without necessarily asking for anything ..read more

What’s a “stock proposal,” and how will it help your organization be more agile and responsive when funding opportunities present themselves? Learn more here: https://pitchconsulting.com/stock-grant-proposal ..read more

What did I do that led to a 113% increase in visits to my web site? Hint: web site analytics! Listen and learn more ..read more

Are you a person who makes things happen, or who lets things happen? I've found that there is a difference between staying authentically engaged with potential clients (or potential donors) and pushing too hard. If I stay authentically engaged, it might take longer, but clients and I can have fruitful relationships with great results. If I push too hard to work with a potential client, I might not get the gig, or I might get it but it won't work out the way that I'd like.  How do you know when you're crossing the line between cultivating and pushing?  ..read more