PinnedPatrick KirbyThings to Ask Your Donors for Your End of Year Giving Campaign — PART 1If a donor asks what to give, you want to be assertive, positive, and enthusiastic! Here’s a list of things you can ask them for Christmas!Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Patrick KirbyTop 5 Traits of a Kick A** FundraiserLast week was a marathon of board training, fundraising strategy sessions, and a boatload of individual nonprofit therapy sessions that all…Apr 4, 2023Apr 4, 2023
Patrick KirbyThe #1 Thing to Remember About Fundraising EventsWhether you are a brand new start-up nonprofit, or a large organization that has been around the block a time or two — hosting special…Mar 28, 20231Mar 28, 20231
Patrick KirbyThe 5 Nonprofit Leaders You Should Follow ImmediatelySometimes you need a good ol’ fashioned list of amazing humans to follow to remind yourself that doing go good is hardMar 14, 2023Mar 14, 2023
Patrick Kirby4 Fundraising Event Best Practices for 2023This past weekend I was honored to host our regional American Advertising Awards, and as the emcee introducing and presenting damn near 100…Feb 28, 2023Feb 28, 2023
Patrick Kirby5 Unique Ways Your Nonprofit Can Show ImpactMission statements are boring.Feb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
Patrick Kirby3 Creative and Fun Ways to Get Your Board on Board!If I had a nickel for every time I heard “Good God, I wish my board would help us fundraise” over the past week or so, I’d have a crapload…Feb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2023
Patrick KirbyWhat Could Your Nonprofit Do With $7 million?Happy “Can You Imagine What Our Nonprofit Could Do With the Money Spent on One Super Bowl Ad?” Watercooler Conversation Day!Feb 7, 20231Feb 7, 20231
Patrick KirbyUnconventional Fundraising & Partnerships for Your NonprofitYears ago, I found myself sitting around a giant speaker waiting for a conference call to start, and getting ready to hear a big…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Patrick Kirby5 Steps to Getting a 100% Donor Retention Rate for Your NonprofitHave you dared look at your final end of year numbers yet? Here are steps to make donor retention THE priority of your organization.Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023