Donor retention should be high on everyone’s list. After all, it costs much more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an...

We love to talk about our teams, and I’m not referencing the Colts and Pacers despite lessons to be learned from them. I’m talking about...

Questions. I have seen the look of dread on the faces of nonprofit staff as they anticipate "the same questions" from their boards. Board...

Special events and annual appeals are time consuming. Make better use of your time by investing in your development program!

By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies I would venture to guess you have been involved with...

By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or...

By Ryan Pirau Marketing Intern at Effective Advancement Strategies Why should your nonprofit have an intern? You may already have budget...

By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies Proper planning is costly, and it’s not just about financial...

Is a capital campaign in your future? Then buckle your seatbelt, get ready for the ride of your life, and remember, it's never too early...

You may recall “Mission Impossible” debuting on television and later evolving into a successful film franchise. However, in the nonprofit...

The “Okay Boomer” phrase dates to at least 2015, but last fall the memes caught the attention of the internet and social media. It was a...

It is my mission to be certain your mission becomes an exemplary mission. Had enough talk about the mission? Unfortunately, some leaders...

Why are opinions no longer just that? What has changed? What is different in social media, today's primary means of communication?

I always look at this day as somewhat of a “holiday,” a day of anticipation. I can appreciate that some outside of the consulting and...

I seldom recommend nonprofits stage special events, and most organizations I’ve had the pleasure to work with are likely tired of hearing...

Decatur County has the highest “cases per capita” of the coronavirus in the State of Indiana. Could communication have made a difference?

20% of your customers or donors account for 80% or your income or revenue. Do you know who they are?

David J. Fry, CDT, MPS is President/CEO of Effective Advancement Strategies and consults with businesses and nonprofits throughout Indiana.

If I use a certain word in referencing a friend’s membership organization, I know to expect a negative reaction. However, that word holds...

Imagine waiting in line for service for 12 minutes and then just as you reach the window the employee leaves for lunch without...