J. Michael Fisher, CFRE

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Let’s be honest. People can get tired of giving. Donation requests have become ubiquitous, whether you’re opening mail from your local firefighters, answering the phone because your college is calling, or even checking out at the grocery store and...