Des Moines Fundraising Institute

07/09/2020

How much do you know about donor communications?
Test your knowledge here: https://forms.gle/xWF2nKDABa1JWxxBA
Then join us virtually on July 22nd to hear the answers and explanations behind the science and art of best practice donor communications!
Register to join us today: https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register/donor-communications-ii

07/07/2020

Have you seen the newest data on giving in Iowa and Des Moines? The team at EDEN+ Fundraising Consulting has collected data on within the state and boiled it down to the MUST-KNOW nuggets on who is giving, where the donations are going, and the integral role , , and play in our community.

Download a free copy to see for yourself: https://lnkd.in/e5UUHX3

INTRODUCING... the 2020 Des Moines and Iowa Philanthropic Landscapes!

We are excited to share TWO new publications with you today, full of the latest data from Giving USA.

What's inside? The data shows that charity and philanthropy continued to grow in 2019, totaling nearly $449 billion in giving. Iowa and Des Moines reflect these strong giving environments where individuals, foundations, and corporations invest in the missions that make communities and thrive.

Download your free digital copy today: https://edenplus.org/iowa-philanthropic-landscape-2020

07/07/2020

We are delighted to share the July GUEST SPEAKER, Ephraim Gopin! Join Ephraim and the Institute's Master Trainers as we wrap up learning all things Donor Communications.
Register here: https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register/donor-communications-ii

07/01/2020

Shoutout to Tyler Timko, CFRE in The Chronicle of Philanthropy for reminding fundraisers and their managers that better data starts with you. If you have met with 100 donors in the last year but only documented ten visits then you might as well have only done ten visits...

Missions deserve your best attention! Imagine a physician only writing in 10% of charts or a teacher only grading 10% of students' papers. Why do nonprofits allow this important tracking to fall through the cracks?

If you are missing the most vital information a analysis will not be nearly as fruitful or efficient.

Moral of the story: Take ten minutes and write a paragraph in your CRM after each appointment and if you do not have time to do that then you do not have time to go on that visit.

Experts share simple steps you can take to maintain your donor data well so you can boost your fundraising results over time.

06/29/2020

TOMORROW!
FREE WEBINAR: with Master Trainer, Cherian Koshy
"How to Budget in Crisis"
In the past several months, you’ve moved from “will this impact our budget" to “how badly will this impact our budget" to “what budget..." While there are many important webinars on how to sustain your fundraising in this environment, this session is focused on your NEXT budget.

Register here: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-webinar/how-to-budget-in-crisis

06/16/2020

Mark your calendars - June 22nd AND July 22nd are for donor communications! Join us for 2 hours each day by registering here: https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register

06/09/2020

Half the cost and half the time! Give yourself 2 hours to reinvent and reimagine donor communications. Register for $20 here: https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register/donor-communications-i

05/14/2020

Prospect Research: Zoom Sessions will be interrupted by our friends:
Ryan Woroniecki, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at DonorSearch and T. Clay Buck, Founder of Tactical Fundraising Solutions

Register here and join us next week!
https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register/prospect-research
Session 1: Tuesday, May 19, 10am-noon
Session 2: Thursday, May 21, 10am-noon

05/06/2020

ZOOM Sessions are here! Register today and join us for two, 2-hour sessions:
10am-noon on Tuesday, May 19th
10am-noon on Thursday, May 21st
Register here: https://www.dsmfundraising.org/register/prospect-research

04/24/2020

Gain 1.5 CFRE points at this FREE WEBINAR:
Join the Central Iowa Association of Fundraising Professionals and Lori Jacobwith - Ignited Fundraising on May 11th from noon-1:30 CST to learn:

-The 3 most important actions to take in your fundraising, immediately
-How your donor data is your friend, especially in times of uncertainty
-What other nonprofits have already started doing to hold successful virtual events
-Powerful language to keep donors informed and inspired — so when you DO ask, they’re ready to give

Register here: https://mh138.infusionsoft.app/app/page/afp-ia-51120-webinar-registration?cookieUUID=7f3e4fa8-6ba8-4418-9ebb-bcb7006b402a

04/13/2020

Want to hear more from one of our Master Trainers in between courses? Here's an hour of insight from Cherian Koshy on:
-what is actually happening in today's market
-clues on what to watch for as the crisis continues
-how the stock market, the bond market, the housing market, and the Fed's cutting interest rates will each impact fundraising
-a solid focus on what to do to plan for an uncertain future
-and a clear set of tasks you can do todayhttps://thenonprofitacademy.com/trainings/new-normal/?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=drip_31&utm_medium=email

The Covid-19 coronavirus has markets in turmoil & canceled special events. Expert Cherian Koshy shows you what to do to plan your nonprofit's way forward.

04/08/2020

Another *free* webinar!
Join Cherian Koshy, Master Trainer, at noon CST on Thursday 4/9 or Friday 4/10 for:
A How-to Guide: Leading in a Crisis

Leading a team or an entire organization in the best of times is challenging. Leading during a crisis is overwhelming. In this webinar, Cherian will review:

-The research that forms our crisis thinking and how to make the next right decision for your team
-Highly tactical, applicable strategies that you can use today in communicating with your staff, your donors, and the general public

Register here:

In this webinar, we’ll review the academic and scientific research that forms the basis of our crisis thinking and how to make the next right decision for your team and your organization.