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Strategic Fundraising

#3 Truth About Fundraising: The Plan Matters

The quality of your plan determines the quantity of funds you can raise.

Strategic Fundraising

#2 Truth About Fundraising: Your Dynamics are Unique

Neither cookie-cutter approaches nor making it up as you go will achieve your fundraising goals.

Strategic Fundraising

#1 Truth About Fundraising: It Can't Just Be About Money

Money isn't everything. It’s an odd notion coming from professional fundraisers, we know. So, then, what is it about?

Four Lessons from 2023 and How to Win Economic Development in 2024

A retrospective on fundraising in 2023, the lessons therein, and the key factors for economic development success in 2024.

Navigating the Risks of Executing Your Own Capital Campaign

When deciding between running an independent capital campaign or seeking professional consultation, it's imperative to weigh the risks associated with choosing a self-directed approach.

How to Make Your Organization the Beacon of Your Community's Economic Future

Transform your organization into the place where your community’s economic future is planned, directed, and executed.

How to Communicate with Fundraising Investors (vs. Members)

With each passing NCDS fundraising campaign over the years, one key lesson consistently rises to the forefront: the success of your campaign hinges on how effectively you communicate.

Strategic Fundraising

Why Investors Offer So Much More Fundraising Potential than Members

While there are a few core reasons you may experience year after year of suboptimal fundraising, we’ve found the most common (and most detrimental) cause is strategic – not a lack of available funding.

Economic Development

Strategic Fundraising

Investors or Members? Expectations Make the Difference

Every day, NCDS works with Chambers of Commerce, EDOs, and other non-profit organizations that relentlessly support and promote their business community. Ironically, these organizations often struggle to get enough funding to do what their communities need them to do.