The advantage of very small business. 
Very small businesses are great at customer engagement. They have to be because that’s the only way they can compete. 

A lot of organisations don't know what their value prop is. And sometimes when they do, it is inconsistently expressed by people in comms, or it's not a true reflection of their fundamental value to customers. 

Bad bosses
Studies show that the number one reason people quit their job isn’t because of money but because of management. Specifically, their direct supervisor, whether that person is a manager, CEO, or owner.

Two of our Specialist Members came together to pen this feature about disruption in fundraising: No One Entity Will Change the World

On Thursday 28th February, I attended the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference in Melbourne, thanks to Benefolk.

My Top 5 Learnings (and reminders!)

On Thursday 28 th February, I attended the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference in Melbourne, thanks to Benefolk.

When you go on a first date, you’re trying to find things in common to talk about. Footy club, favourite food, music, mutual dislike of Justin Bieber; you’re trying to create affinity with your date and find things that you share.

A Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) solution is called many names in fundraising marketplace. A database, fundraising system, and, of course, a CRM. There are vast differences between a database or a fundraising systemand a CRM. Whereas a database or fundraising system simply stores data related to your non-profit organisation, university, or school, a CRM is process and workflow driven.

Often our best major gift prospects are hidden in plain sight. But how do you find them and prioritise your approaches? My advice - always start closest to home. Take a look at your database, your organisation and your networks.

Specialist consultants and coaches from Benefolk recently shared their predictions in Fundraising and Philanthropy Magazine (Dec/Jan edition). Check out what they see on the horizon.