The Five Tool Fundraiser

365 Fundraising Truisms #277 Policies that govern gift acceptance, gift crediting, recognition, investments, and endowment are basic building blocks of solid development work but are often absent, outdated, or ignored. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #276 Investing in prospect research and database analytics is seen by many as overhead. Seasoned development leaders know better. Information, as Gordon Gecko so wisely identified, is the “most valuable commodity I know.” Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #275 There are multiple ways to give. There are many ways to make a gift to charity. Cash gifts float to the surface most typically. But the ocean of giving mechanisms is deep and broad. Don’t forget to explore them more fully with your prospective donors. It might just help you find the whale. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #274 A plane cannot take off without fuel and a runway. Similarly, an organization can’t soar without philanthropy and the time to build into the work required to achieve it. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #273 Often the strongest philanthropists and most extraordinary givers are those individuals that are the clients of attorneys, CPAs, doctors, and financial advisors and not those that have clients themselves. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #272 The work development professionals are expected to do is often fraught with peril. Many times it’s smart to put a volunteer between you and trouble. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #271 Good hygiene isn’t only important to people and health. Good hygiene is also necessary to keep organizations healthy in terms of proper board nominating practices, database and information management practices, and much more. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #270 Development writing is different from traditional advertising and marketing. While many of the fundamentals apply, in writing for fundraising it’s important to tell a story. You must also define the problem, present your goal, ask for help, and be humble too. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

365 Fundraising Truisms #269 Sites like Guidestar, CharityNavigator, CharityWatch, and Give Well are increasingly important to the concerned and curious donor before making an initial investment in a nonprofit organization. Seeking high ratings with these charity rating agencies is a key obligation of the development office. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/g_EhTacW. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP The Chronicle of Philanthropy of Philanthropy Philanthropy Fundraising Council for Advancement and Support of Education Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) of Fundraising Professionals Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Healthcare Development Christopher "Chris" Looney

Unlocking the Secrets to Fundraising Success #2 People are generous. It's in our nature to be helpful but most wait to be asked before entering the door toward giving time, talent and treasure. Give people the key by asking them for their help. Check out more fundraising knowledge on the web at www.5toolfundraiser.com and the YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/d94UAcSb. Follow The Five Tool Fundraiser on LinkedIn to receive your daily fundraising truisms. #fundraising #fivetoolfundraiser #philanthropy #fundraiser #nonprofit #5toolfundraiser #AFP #CASE #AHP