News & Events

Capital Campaigns- The What? and The Why?

Capital Campaigns are designed to raise money for a specific need, almost always regarding a physical structure or asset of an organization. Most Capital Campaigns are initiated to acquire, replace, or significantly refurbish an aging facility. In some instances, donations from a Capital Campaign go towards filling those facilities with…

Fundraising 101

The Loyalty Program of the Nonprofit World

Donors are, in many ways, similar to consumers. Consumers often take a chance on a new product. When the product meets or exceeds their needs, they may purchase it again and again. Businesses offer incentives to lure in consumers and reward programs to keep them loyal, and large corporations spend…

Grant Writing

The Art of Grant Writing – It’s All About The Mission

Prior to sitting down to write a grant proposal it’s crucial that you have a solid understanding of the mission, goals and objectives of the organization. Who am I representing in my writing? What is the value added as a result of the work? How are lives being changed? The…

Board Development

The Importance of a Good Nominating Chair

Like food, non-profit boards can get stale. Even for those serving with the best of intentions, things can stagnate. When they do, fundraising becomes more difficult. It’s important to renew and revive the Board, preferably on an annual basis, in order to keep juices flowing and ideas coming to reach…

News

Welcome to Giving Tree Associates’ New Blog!

Not only have we updated our website, but we have added a blog page! Follow…

Board Development

The Fine Line Between Professional and Lay Leadership

Professional staff and lay leadership work together on a weekly if not daily basis. While each group has different roles in the organization, these roles and responsibilities often become blurred by working hand-in-hand to achieve one mission. It is important to clearly define the roles of each group to ensure…

Capital/Endowment Campaign Management

Capital Campaigns- The What? and The Why?

The Loyalty Program of the Nonprofit World

The Art of Grant Writing – It’s All About The Mission

The Importance of a Good Nominating Chair

The Fine Line Between Professional and Lay Leadership

Why We Won't Stop Talking About Annual Campaigns…

Talking the Talk

The Art of Grant Writing