For most people, asking for money is deeply uncomfortable– even when it’s for a meaningful, worthwhile cause. And yet, if you work in the nonprofit sector, this is something you'll probably have to do at some point. If you're a founder, an executive director, development person, or board member, it's something you will definitely have to do.

So how do you learn to do it right, so that you are well prepared, comfortable, and consistently successful? This is where working with a skilled and experienced fundraising coach can really help you.

As the year draws to a close, we hope your GivingTuesday campaigns exceeded expectations. Here are six quick tips to maximize your end-of-year fundraising appeals as you navigate the final stretch of the year.

We’re excited to feature Mike Esposito, CFRE, on the Charity Footprints blog! As an experienced fundraising consultant, Mike has spent years helping nonprofits expand their outreach and drive meaningful impact. In collaboration with Charity Footprints, he has created a comprehensive guide to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising, packed with expert tips to supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

The year-end giving season accounts for a significant portion of annual donations for many nonprofits. With the right strategy, you can harness the generosity of this season to amplify your mission and secure vital support. These five tips will help your organization maximize impact and close the year strong.

As the year comes to a close, I hope your Giving Tuesday campaigns were successful and set the stage for an impactful year-end push. With just weeks left in the giving season, now is the time to build on that momentum. Here are a few key insights to help you refine your approach and maximize year-end donations.

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. The initial 30 days can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but with the right priorities, you can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling journey at your new organization.

The process of donor stewardship and the journey of falling in love can look a lot alike.

The two have overlapping themes. For instance, in dating, we have the courtship stage, where you spend a lot of time getting to know each other. Then, there’s the engage-and-commit stage, where you work hard on strengthening that bond through understanding each other's needs and wants. And finally, there’s the partnership stage, where you have decided to commit to each other for the long term.