Donor Visits

12 Attributes of Successful Fundraising Staff

June 3, 2018

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. President,  The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders”   One of the most important elements for successful fundraising is the caliber of the…

7 Ways to Engage Volunteers in Fundraising

September 7, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Volunteer involvement is important for a strong development program. Yet volunteers are often apprehensive and question their fundraising role: What specifically are they going…

Eight Principles of Charitable Solicitation

September 6, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Frankly, not many people actually enjoy soliciting gifts. However, fund raising provides the financial fuel for non-profits and their critical missions. Perhaps another way to…

Donor Contact Form for Planned Giving

September 5, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. This is a form used to report specific details of a contact with a donor. View or Download Donor Contact Form for Planned Giving: …

Strategies for Getting Out of the Office and Staying Out

September 3, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Published in NSFRE Journal-Spring 1992   Have you heard it enough? I have. “Effective planned gift fundraising is not accomplished behind a desk.  Planned giving is fieldwork. You…

How to Identify Planned Gift Prospects

August 26, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. How do you identify individuals that might be interested in making a planned gift to your organization?  You need a systematic method of identifying…

Fundraising Ladder of Effectiveness

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. What are the most productive ways to raise funds for your nonprofit?  Today, the fundraising landscape is in transition.  Are emails more effective than…