Category: "Fundraising"
July 30, 2021
Generating Reliable Revenue for your NonprofitOptimize key sources of revenue for Nonprofits such as fees from programs, goods, or services, government grants, and investments with JMT.
July 27, 2021
Attributes of Grant-Winning CharitiesGrants are usually awarded because the charity presents a set of intangible reasons that helped convince the foundation staff and board to make the commitment How often do we find ourselves feeling more than a touch of envy when we hear of another charity – much like our own – winning a grant? Followed by…
July 22, 2021
Can Nonprofits Make Money?In order to function and truly be successful at reaching its goals, a nonprofit must conduct itself as a business, and yes, that means making money It’s a common misconception that nonprofits must end their fiscal year with a balance of zero dollars, or close to it, in order to make their mission successful and…
June 1, 2021
Nonprofit Self-Esteem: The Columbia SyndromeMany nonprofits feel the weight of being “less than…” Does your nonprofit’s self-esteem suffer from The Columbia Syndrome? Peter Heller is the Founder of Heller Fundraising Group, a New York City-based fundraising consulting firm that works with local, national and international nonprofits on capital campaigns. This post was originally published on the Heller Fundraising Group…
December 1, 2020
2020 #GivingTuesday Client HighlightJMT Consulting was founded almost 30 years ago with one simple goal – to help nonprofits achieve their missions. We are immeasurably thankful for each nonprofit we have had the opportunity to serve over the years and even more thankful to bear witness to the impacts each has had in the communities they serve. This…
May 26, 2020
Two Truths and a Lie: Fundraising in a PandemicMy dear friends, colleagues, soul sisters and brothers in the Development department… I see you. You work your tails off when times are flush, and now in the middle of this pandemic and economic fallout, you’re pushing yourself to even more extreme limits. You carry the weight of the organization’s worry within you. You pore…
November 11, 2019
The Whisper in the Ear: A Secret Fundraising Strategy for GalasThe biggest and best gifts come from direct personal conversations built on strong relationships. But how do those relationships start? Prospective donors are not always easily accessible. As major gift fundraisers, we need to be on the lookout for opportunities to connect with our prospects. One of my favorite strategies is “The Whisper in the…
September 29, 2017
How to Set SMART Goals for a Successful #GivingTuesdayThe day of global giving, #GivingTuesday 2017, is coming up. And if you want your nonprofit to optimize the world’s biggest day of giving, it’s time to start planning. We’ve already addressed some facts, figures, and tips for your #GivingTuesday campaign. Now let’s drill down into what it takes to make that campaign a success…
July 20, 2017
The #GivingTuesday Campaign Planning Timeline for NonprofitsExcited about launching a #GivingTuesday campaign for your nonprofit but don’t really know where to start? We speak with a lot of nonprofit organizations who have good intentions for #GivingTuesday campaigns but don’t see the outcomes they’d hoped for, largely due to lack of planning. Last year, #GivingTuesday campaigns raised $168 million online in addition…
December 1, 2016
#GivingTuesday: It’s More Than a HashtagAfter turkey overload on Thanksgiving and shopping overload on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, there’s a little-known holiday called #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday was started in 2012 as a “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” But #GivingTuesday is more than a hashtag; it is the annual kickoff of charitable giving…
June 27, 2016
Charitable Solicitation ComplianceBy James Gilmer, with Harbor Compliance As more nonprofits move toward faster, more comprehensive donor management and fundraising technology solutions, connecting with prospective and recurring donors is easier than ever. In the rush of expanding your mission and base of support, it’s easy to leave charitable solicitation compliance behind. Properly maintaining your nonprofit’s registration with…
February 1, 2016
How JMT Helps NonprofitsAt a recent conference, JMT’s own Andy Harleman was interviewed on a variety of topics including how JMT helps nonprofit organizations with fund accounting software for the finance department, donor management and fundraising solutions for the development team as well as a variety of other tools and services designed to help organizations manage and maximize…