Welcome back! We return with an episode that explores how fundraisers should handle advice from donors, particularly when it comes with strings attached to financial contributions.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Andrew and Rhen chat about various ways to handle...
Let’s face it—2024 was a big year for The Petrus Development Show! Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just here for the inspiration, these episodes struck a chord with listeners everywhere. So, grab your favorite coffee (or eggnog if that’s your thing), and...
Join us as Andrew and Rhen share a plan of action for successful year-end appeal letters. They answer all of the important questions: who, what, when, and why!
Show Notes:
As Andrew shares early in this episode, 30 percent of nonprofit...
As the year wraps up, there’s one group of donors you don’t want to overlook: your LYBUNT (Last Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) and SYBUNT (Some Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) supporters.
These are folks who believed in your mission enough to donate in the...
The end of the year is fast approaching—cue the Christmas carols, holiday lights, and of course, the critical fundraising push for nonprofits like yours. For major gifts officers, this is crunch time.
Generosity is at its peak during these last few months - in fact, 30% of...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
You would not build a house without first creating blueprints, gathering building materials, and pouring a foundation.
It wouldn’t make any sense to start the build by constructing a gourmet kitchen without plumbing, electricity, or even a...
Here we go again! Andrew and Rhen join together for another nuts and bolts show on capital campaigns. Several months ago, the pair hosted an episode with details about the campaign itself. In today's episode, however, they discuss what needs to happen BEFORE you can even get to...
Andrew and Rhen return this week for a fun episode on fundraising trends. Together, they share data and statistics about the most popular fundraising activities.
Show Notes:
This time of the year is often the start of new years (new school years, new fiscal...
Let's Discuss the Importance of Fundraising Events.
Most fundraisers realize that events are a key component in a well-rounded development program.
However, not all events should include an ask for financial support.
Your nonprofit’s development event...
Andrew Robison, Petrus president, joins Rhen on this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show! Andrew and Rhen spend their time together discussing the benefits of matching gift challenges. They give details on how to conduct a successful matching gift campaign,...
We return this week with a Petrus Development Show episode on communications planning for development offices. Rhen is joined by Andrew Robison, our Petrus president, and the two share their ideas on strategic communications for the second half of this year. They outline monthly goals...
It's time for another change! We continue our Petrus Development Show Q+A series on important development topics, but this week's episode features a new voice from the Petrus family. Join us as Rhen interviews Matt Bond, Petrus consultant and executive director of the Santa Fe...
