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Posts by J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Delve into nonprofit growth strategy and CRM guidance from J. Michael Fisher, CFRE. Read his expert advice and elevate your fundraising today!

Nonprofit Revenue Diversification: Now? And How?

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Did you hear it live at AFP ICON, or did you get an email from a colleague? There's quite a buzz about AFP's release of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project's quarterly fundraising report. Released at the conference, the report analyzed data and...

Summer Strategy: Plan Nonprofit Year-End Giving Campaigns Now

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: August 4, 2025

When I worked at Help Heal Veterans, planning year-end campaigns as soon as summer started always seemed strange. But I learned that the most successful campaigns—and we all know how important year-end giving is to nonprofit fundraising—really did...

Three Nonprofit Trends to Follow Now

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Nonprofit executives can feel like they’re always just trying to catch up. Whether you’re racing to hit a midnight fundraising deadline, hustling to get grant applications organized, or looking at a slew of donor records and trying to think of some...

Need a New Nonprofit CRM Fast?

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Do you need a new nonprofit CRM quickly but don’t know where to start? Consider a pre-RFP and develop a list of standard evaluation questions, and you’ll be close to finding the perfect technology for your nonprofit.

Key Nonprofit CRM Features to Build a Monthly Giving Program

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Ask any large, successful nonprofit about the secret to their fundraising growth, and chances are, they’ll point to a strong monthly giving program. Why? Because it brings in loyal donors, predictable revenue, and a solid foundation for all other...

How to Build Long-Term Partnerships Through the Nonprofit RFP Process

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to distribute a Request for Proposal (RFP) when they need new technology. The process is invaluable for helping an organization streamline its tech needs, establish its goals, and identify the technology that will...

10 Steps to Writing a Perfect Nonprofit RFP

By J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

Last Updated: July 16, 2025

In my decades-long nonprofit career, I’ve written more RFPs than I care to count. And then I’ve been overwhelmed by the dozens of proposals that flooded my inbox! Over the years, I’ve learned that writing the most perfect RFP for your nonprofit is...