Category: "Fundraising"

Generating Reliable Revenue for your Nonprofit
July 30, 2021
Generating Reliable Revenue for your Nonprofit

Optimize key sources of revenue for Nonprofits such as fees from programs, goods, or services, government grants, and investments with JMT.

Attributes of Grant-Winning Charities
July 27, 2021
Attributes of Grant-Winning Charities

Grants 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…

Can Nonprofits Make Money?
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…

Nonprofit Self-Esteem: The Columbia Syndrome
June 1, 2021
Nonprofit Self-Esteem: The Columbia Syndrome

Many 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…

2020 #GivingTuesday Client Highlight
December 1, 2020
2020 #GivingTuesday Client Highlight

JMT 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…

Two Truths and a Lie: Fundraising in a Pandemic
May 26, 2020
Two Truths and a Lie: Fundraising in a Pandemic

My 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…

The Whisper in the Ear: A Secret Fundraising Strategy for Galas
November 11, 2019
The Whisper in the Ear: A Secret Fundraising Strategy for Galas

The 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…

How to Set SMART Goals for a Successful #GivingTuesday
September 29, 2017
How to Set SMART Goals for a Successful #GivingTuesday

The 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…

The #GivingTuesday Campaign Planning Timeline for Nonprofits
July 20, 2017
The #GivingTuesday Campaign Planning Timeline for Nonprofits

Excited 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…

#GivingTuesday: It’s More Than a Hashtag
December 1, 2016
#GivingTuesday: It’s More Than a Hashtag

After 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…

Charitable Solicitation Compliance
June 27, 2016
Charitable Solicitation Compliance

By 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…

How JMT Helps Nonprofits
February 1, 2016
How JMT Helps Nonprofits

At 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…

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