What We Think

Think outside the box Advocace's team of professionals sees great performance as we visit organizations around the country. We also like to think through issues that are facing our customers. We scour the world for best-practices and we creattively connect ideas to build solutions to the pressing issues facing our clients.

Here are a few of our recent blog entries to give you a glimpse of what we see.

Blog Entries

Share Your Achievements
by Randy Bronkema	Tuesday, May 15, 2012
What a great thing it would be to find a way to communicate to our donors the achievements that their monies are directly supporting. Each year my wif...
[Miscellaneous], [Development], [Non-Profit], [Radio], [Major Donor], [Development Philosophy], [Development Plan], [Development Reporting], [Fundraising], [Fundraising Events], [Colleges and Universities], [Leadership]

The Perfect Fundraising Letter
by Jerry Grimes	Friday, May 11, 2012
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 f...
[Development], [Direct Mail], [Email], [Non-Profit], [Uncategorized], [Major Donor], [Donor Motivation], [Development Philosophy], [Fundraising], [Writing], [Genuinely Penned]

“No” Might Just Be What You Need to Grow
by Randy Bronkema	Monday, April 23, 2012
How do you feel about hearing the word “no”? Most of us hate it. But what I have found through the years is that even though we hate it, “no” can be o...
[Miscellaneous], [Development], [Non-Profit], [Radio], [Major Donor], [Development Philosophy], [Development Plan], [Development Reporting], [Fundraising], [Fundraising Events], [Colleges and Universities], [Leadership]

Learn The 3 R's To Survive & Thrive
by Jerry Grimes	Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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.
[Miscellaneous], [Development], [Direct Mail], [Non-Profit], [Major Donor], [Development Plan], [Social Networking], [Consultants]

The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself Before Raising Funds
by Jerry Grimes	Thursday, April 05, 2012
Why ask "why?" Find out the most important questions you can ask yourself before trying to raise funds.
[Personal], [Miscellaneous], [Development], [Direct Mail], [Non-Profit], [Radio], [Major Donor], [Donor Motivation], [Development Philosophy], [Development Plan], [Fundraising], [Fundraising Events], [Writing], [Development Director], [Teamwork]

Coach Wooden’s Strategy to Find Happiness
by Randy Bronkema	Friday, March 30, 2012
I came across this the other day and was so impressed with Coach Wooden’s strategy for happiness that I just had to share it with you. My prayer is th...
[Development], [Non-Profit], [Radio], [Major Donor], [Development Philosophy], [Development Plan], [Development Reporting], [Fundraising], [Fundraising Events], [Colleges and Universities], [Leadership], [Return on Investment]

6 Signs You Need Help With Fundraising
by Jerry Grimes	Friday, March 30, 2012
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.
[Miscellaneous], [Development], [Direct Mail], [Non-Profit], [Major Donor], [Development Philosophy], [Development Plan], [Development Reporting], [Fundraising], [Fundraising Events], [Research], [Christian FM], [Consultants], [Development Director], [Teamwork]

View Our Blogs

Grow! by Paul Martin

Hook - The Consumer Engagement Blog

Catapult by Phil Bandy

Inspired Development by Randy Bronkema

Advancing The Vision by Mark Kordic

The Development Evangelist by Jerry Grimes

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