Campfire Community Blog
Finding the perfect CRM for your non-profit organisation
A Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) solution is called many names in fundraising marketplace. A database, fundraising system, and, of course, a CRM. There are vast differences between a databaseor a fundraising systemand a CRM. Whereas a database or fundraising system simply stores data related to your non-profit organisation, university, or school, a CRM is process and workflow driven.
Top Tips to Finding Your Top Prospects
Often our best major gift prospects are hidden in plain sight. But how do you find them and prioritise your approaches?
My advice - always start closest to home. Take a look at your database, your organisation and your networks.
How to Choose a Third-Party Fundraising Vendor
As co-founder of PetRescue, I’ve been involved in all of the fundraising decisions since we launched over 14 years ago. We’ve done some things well, and some things badly, and I’ve learned a great deal along the way.
Top 12 Trends and Predictions for 2019
Specialist consultants and coaches from The Xfactor Collective recently shared their predictions in Fundraising and Philanthropy Magazine (Dec/Jan edition). Check out what they see on the horizon.
Foundation Member Profile: Meet Leanne (or should we say Indiana Jones!)
I first met Leanne Hart at a workshop in the first part of 2018. Listening to her across the table talk about her connection to social purpose and to change-makers warmed my heart. I instantly felt these words emerge in my head – 'heartsmart women and men – and that's the collective I wanted to build. Here's a few questions I posed to Leanne recently so you can get to know her ...
Perspective: Do we have to be sexy to win a corporate partner?
Let’s be honest, a pug isn’t the best-looking dog. It’s got a face that looks like it’s been hit with a brick, it wheezes like an asthmatic in a pollen storm and it won’t be qualifying for agility trials anytime soon. But clearly there are thousands of owners who see beyond its limitations and can’t wait to add a pug to the family home.
Perspective: Control Freak or Confident Person?
“Dear Adam, I am a control freak. I have lists of my lists, plan everything I do, have five savings accounts for different potential problems, arrange my sock draw by size, colour and age and account for virtually every minute of my day. On the one hand, I achieve a lot, but I never relax and I’m never spontaneous. It drives other people mad and no matter how much control I have it is never enough to make me feel safe. I’m constantly imagining the worst about every situation, even to the point of mentally rehearsing for alien invasions. I know it’s not rational, and I want to stop, but if I don’t do it I feel incredibly anxious.”
Perspective: Can we really make the world a Better Place
It seems we are meant to want to change the world. No longer just the purview of beauty queens giving vapid speeches about saving the children, now we are awash in exhortations to live a “life of purpose” and to “make a difference”. Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that, but before we do this, I think we need to ask a few important questions.
Community Wellbeing: The Other F Word – Forgiveness
Dear Adam, I read your article on trauma and it made sense. I’ve realised that I was far more resourceful and resilient than I thought, and this has helped me move past a lot of pain and symptoms. However, I can’t get past wanting to make the person who abused me pay for it. I don’t see why they should get away with this while I continue to suffer from what they did. People tell me I need to forgive, but I don’t know how, and I don’t think I really want to.” – Angry (some details removed for privacy).
People & Culture Tips: Good First Impressions
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” — Will Rogers
Picture this: It's the first day on the job for your new team member. There are a myriad of feelings and thoughts going through their mind. They are excited about their new role, new team and new opportunities. They are curious, ready to learn and connect …. and probably a little nervous about the unknown.
