Sunday, May 20, 2012

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The Development Evangelist

Category: Development

The Perfect Fundraising Letter

When it comes to fundraising letters, I'll bet you've seen it all.  There's the slick approach...A designer layout, color photos, trendy fonts and glossy paper.  They're more like brochures or magazines than letters, really. Then there are letters that look like they were done on a 1980s vintage Smith-Cornona typewriter, and even breakthrough techniques that replicate human handwriting. (Click here to see what I mean.) But the best fundraising letter is always the one that ... Read the rest of entry »

Learn The 3 R's To Survive & Thrive

Your ministry is having a tough time meeting expenses, and yet you know the only way to grow income is to grow new relationships.  But it takes money to raise money.  What's a non-profit leader to do?  Find out how to survive these tough times through the new three R's...Re-Assign, Re-Deploy and Re-Purpose your resources to find the dollars you need for growth. Read the rest of entry »

The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself Before Raising Funds

Why ask "why?" Find out the most important questions you can ask yourself before trying to raise funds.   Read the rest of entry »

6 Signs You Need Help With Fundraising

Not raising as much money as you think you could?  You might need the help of an outside expert...You might not. Take a look at six signs that would point you in the direction of looking for a development consultant, so you can know for sure. Read the rest of entry »

You Have Not Because You Ask Not

Busyness and fundraising seem to go together.  We've always reports to run, letters to write, brochures to print and events to plan.  But why is it that when it comes to asking, the one thing all of this activity is meant to support, we find it much easier to find something else to do? Let's be honest.  Most of us hate asking just about anyone for almost anything. We hate to ask mostly because we are afraid of being told "no."  Its like that one, two little word is a stake ... Read the rest of entry »

4 Things Your Board Must Do

You know it's important, but just exactly how do you engage your board of directors in fundraising? Read the rest of entry »

 

About Jerry Grimes

Jerry Grimes photo I’ve been involved in the media for over 30 years with experience that spans television, radio and print. But my growing passion over the past decade has become development for non-profit organizations.

I love being a special friend and advisor to dozens of ministry leaders and radio station managers across the country. (I believe Christian radio has only just begun to reach its full potential.)Many non-profit organizations are functioning at a level far below what they could achieve if development were given its proper place in the management process.

My skill set includes development, marketing, strategic planning and leadership development as a certified Ministry Coach..

Before joining Advocace, I served as a development consultant for another firm, and as General Manager for one of the top Christian music stations in the country, and as Donor Marketing Director for WAY-FM Media Group. I also enjoyed raising funds as Director of Development for the University Of South Carolina School Of Law, as well as an active speaker, writer and facilitator.


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About Jerry Grimes

Jerry Grimes photo I’ve been involved in the media for over 30 years with experience that spans television, radio and print. But my growing passion over the past decade has become development for non-profit organizations.

I love being a special friend and advisor to dozens of ministry leaders and radio station managers across the country. (I believe Christian radio has only just begun to reach its full potential.)Many non-profit organizations are functioning at a level far below what they could achieve if development were given its proper place in the management process.

My skill set includes development, marketing, strategic planning and leadership development as a certified Ministry Coach..

Before joining Advocace, I served as a development consultant for another firm, and as General Manager for one of the top Christian music stations in the country, and as Donor Marketing Director for WAY-FM Media Group. I also enjoyed raising funds as Director of Development for the University Of South Carolina School Of Law, as well as an active speaker, writer and facilitator.

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