Bedrocks & Beacons
By Jeff Jowdy
About Jeff
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the FundRaising Success Editorial Advisory Board.
Pay It Forward
Boomerang — A Mentor's Tale
May 24, 2013Do you want to experience a lifetime of joy? Become a mentor today, and you will realize, although while it...
Get What You Give
Fundraising Advice From Katya Andresen Over the Years
May 23, 2013With Katya Andresen exiting stage left from the nonprofit blogging world and taking over as CEO of ePals, we share...
Hump Day Hullabaloo
Hump Day Hullaballoo: Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway
May 22, 2013This week, as I transition into my new position as interim executive director at Save the Chimps, we're talking about...
Navigating Off the Napkin
The Intricacies of a Successful Sandbox
May 21, 2013I've been around the block a few times, and I've been on both sides of the block. I've run programs...
Outside Counsel
So ... Is Social Media BS or Not?
May 20, 2013Maybe the question is not whether social media is BS, but whether it is fundraising....
Fundraising Matters
Engaged in Lifelong Learning: What I Learned, Why I Keep Learning and Why You Should Too
May 16, 2013Why keep learning? Because things are changing, and we need to change along with them. There are great opportunities to...
ProSpeak
Why Mobile Giving Works
Apr 16, 2013If you make it easy for donors to show they care by asking for small donations and you do so...
Outrageous Hope
'The Tears That Come From Our Eyes Actually Come From Our Hearts'
Mar 29, 2013I also love fundraisers, and this video made me think of y'all and the glorious work you do, and it...
Leave the Story Better Than You Found It
Effective fundraisers are storytellers, no matter what the platform. And fundraisers should "leave the story better than you found it." What a high calling for us as fundraising professionals and the donors and volunteers we are privileged to work with.
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Social Media Is Bull&%@#?
If your key donors are not active in social media, how much time should you spend there?
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Clarifying Expectations for Increased Success
In fundraising, it is important to take the time to be sure that those you work with understand where you are going and what is expected. It is also essential that you understand the expectations of you and your organization from donors and prospective donors.
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Show Your Donors That They Matter
At every level in fundraising, give your donors and prospective donors opportunities to share their stories. Let them know that they matter and that they can make a big difference.
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Strong Annual Giving Jump-Starts Major Campaigns
As Alexander Graham Bell said, "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." His words ring true for any fundraiser today: Be prepared! Take steps now to ensure success when the time is right for a major campaign!
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