Lisa Greer
@lisagsavinggiving.bsky.social
Insights and inspiration from Lisa Greer—philanthropist, advocate, and author of Philanthropy Revolution and The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook. Join the movement to save giving and transform philanthropy!
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A dysfunctional board isn't just a nuisance—it’s a serious liability.
Strong governance = sustainable impact.
#NonprofitBoards #BoardGovernance #FundraisingTips #SavingGiving #BoardCulture #NonprofitStrategy
Strong governance = sustainable impact.
#NonprofitBoards #BoardGovernance #FundraisingTips #SavingGiving #BoardCulture #NonprofitStrategy
July 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A dysfunctional board isn't just a nuisance—it’s a serious liability.
Strong governance = sustainable impact.
#NonprofitBoards #BoardGovernance #FundraisingTips #SavingGiving #BoardCulture #NonprofitStrategy
Strong governance = sustainable impact.
#NonprofitBoards #BoardGovernance #FundraisingTips #SavingGiving #BoardCulture #NonprofitStrategy
Your board should be your nonprofit’s biggest cheerleaders—not silent bystanders (or worse, critics).
#BoardEngagement #FundraisingTips #NonprofitBoards #NonprofitStrategy #SavingGiving
#BoardEngagement #FundraisingTips #NonprofitBoards #NonprofitStrategy #SavingGiving
July 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Your board should be your nonprofit’s biggest cheerleaders—not silent bystanders (or worse, critics).
#BoardEngagement #FundraisingTips #NonprofitBoards #NonprofitStrategy #SavingGiving
#BoardEngagement #FundraisingTips #NonprofitBoards #NonprofitStrategy #SavingGiving
Donors aren’t ATMs. If giving feels like a cold transaction, you’re doing it wrong.
Create an experience instead—one where donors feel connected, valued, and inspired.
#DonorEngagement #FundraisingTips #DonorExperience #SavingGiving #PhilanthropyRevolution
Create an experience instead—one where donors feel connected, valued, and inspired.
#DonorEngagement #FundraisingTips #DonorExperience #SavingGiving #PhilanthropyRevolution
June 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Donors aren’t ATMs. If giving feels like a cold transaction, you’re doing it wrong.
Create an experience instead—one where donors feel connected, valued, and inspired.
#DonorEngagement #FundraisingTips #DonorExperience #SavingGiving #PhilanthropyRevolution
Create an experience instead—one where donors feel connected, valued, and inspired.
#DonorEngagement #FundraisingTips #DonorExperience #SavingGiving #PhilanthropyRevolution
Donors notice more than you think.
When your fundraising staff constantly changes, it sends the wrong signal about your organization.
But when you invest in your team you create continuity and deeper relationships. Donors will notice.
#FundraisingTips #StaffRetention #SaveGiving #NonprofitSuccess
When your fundraising staff constantly changes, it sends the wrong signal about your organization.
But when you invest in your team you create continuity and deeper relationships. Donors will notice.
#FundraisingTips #StaffRetention #SaveGiving #NonprofitSuccess
June 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Donors notice more than you think.
When your fundraising staff constantly changes, it sends the wrong signal about your organization.
But when you invest in your team you create continuity and deeper relationships. Donors will notice.
#FundraisingTips #StaffRetention #SaveGiving #NonprofitSuccess
When your fundraising staff constantly changes, it sends the wrong signal about your organization.
But when you invest in your team you create continuity and deeper relationships. Donors will notice.
#FundraisingTips #StaffRetention #SaveGiving #NonprofitSuccess
In Philanthropy Revolution, Lisa Greer pulls back the curtain on outdated fundraising tactics and shows how transparency, authenticity, and real relationships are the path forward.
#PhilanthropyRevolution #LisaGreer #SaveGiving #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingTruths #DonorTrust
#PhilanthropyRevolution #LisaGreer #SaveGiving #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingTruths #DonorTrust
June 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In Philanthropy Revolution, Lisa Greer pulls back the curtain on outdated fundraising tactics and shows how transparency, authenticity, and real relationships are the path forward.
#PhilanthropyRevolution #LisaGreer #SaveGiving #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingTruths #DonorTrust
#PhilanthropyRevolution #LisaGreer #SaveGiving #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingTruths #DonorTrust
Too often, fundraising is treated like a one-way street. 🚦
Want better donor retention and stronger support? Start by asking not just what your donors can do for you, but what you can do for them. 🤝
Want better donor retention and stronger support? Start by asking not just what your donors can do for you, but what you can do for them. 🤝
June 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Too often, fundraising is treated like a one-way street. 🚦
Want better donor retention and stronger support? Start by asking not just what your donors can do for you, but what you can do for them. 🤝
Want better donor retention and stronger support? Start by asking not just what your donors can do for you, but what you can do for them. 🤝
Time for the monthly Power Hour exclusively for premium subscribers!
This month's theme will be overhead costs in nonprofit organizations.
Become a premium subscriber now and join Lisa and other nonprofit leaders on Zoom, Wed 6/18, at 9:30am PST.
#NonprofitLeadership #SavingGiving
This month's theme will be overhead costs in nonprofit organizations.
Become a premium subscriber now and join Lisa and other nonprofit leaders on Zoom, Wed 6/18, at 9:30am PST.
#NonprofitLeadership #SavingGiving
June 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Time for the monthly Power Hour exclusively for premium subscribers!
This month's theme will be overhead costs in nonprofit organizations.
Become a premium subscriber now and join Lisa and other nonprofit leaders on Zoom, Wed 6/18, at 9:30am PST.
#NonprofitLeadership #SavingGiving
This month's theme will be overhead costs in nonprofit organizations.
Become a premium subscriber now and join Lisa and other nonprofit leaders on Zoom, Wed 6/18, at 9:30am PST.
#NonprofitLeadership #SavingGiving
Frugality ≠ Long term success.
Running a nonprofit on a shoestring might sound noble—but it’s not a long-term strategy. Donors want to see impact, and they know real impact requires real investment.
#NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy #DonorTrust #NonprofitLeadership #SaveGiving #InvestInImpact
Running a nonprofit on a shoestring might sound noble—but it’s not a long-term strategy. Donors want to see impact, and they know real impact requires real investment.
#NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy #DonorTrust #NonprofitLeadership #SaveGiving #InvestInImpact
June 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Frugality ≠ Long term success.
Running a nonprofit on a shoestring might sound noble—but it’s not a long-term strategy. Donors want to see impact, and they know real impact requires real investment.
#NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy #DonorTrust #NonprofitLeadership #SaveGiving #InvestInImpact
Running a nonprofit on a shoestring might sound noble—but it’s not a long-term strategy. Donors want to see impact, and they know real impact requires real investment.
#NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy #DonorTrust #NonprofitLeadership #SaveGiving #InvestInImpact
It’s time to reframe the conversation around nonprofit spending.
Frugality is not the same as effectiveness—and savvy donors know the difference.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitLeadership #DonorTrust #NonprofitFinance #SavingGiving
Frugality is not the same as effectiveness—and savvy donors know the difference.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitLeadership #DonorTrust #NonprofitFinance #SavingGiving
June 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It’s time to reframe the conversation around nonprofit spending.
Frugality is not the same as effectiveness—and savvy donors know the difference.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitLeadership #DonorTrust #NonprofitFinance #SavingGiving
Frugality is not the same as effectiveness—and savvy donors know the difference.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitLeadership #DonorTrust #NonprofitFinance #SavingGiving
Language shapes perception.
How you talk about donors — not just to them — matters more than you think.
#FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #PhilanthropyMatters #LanguageMatters #DonorRelations #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitGrowth #ImpactDriven #FundraisersToFollow
How you talk about donors — not just to them — matters more than you think.
#FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #PhilanthropyMatters #LanguageMatters #DonorRelations #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitGrowth #ImpactDriven #FundraisersToFollow
May 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Language shapes perception.
How you talk about donors — not just to them — matters more than you think.
#FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #PhilanthropyMatters #LanguageMatters #DonorRelations #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitGrowth #ImpactDriven #FundraisersToFollow
How you talk about donors — not just to them — matters more than you think.
#FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #PhilanthropyMatters #LanguageMatters #DonorRelations #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitGrowth #ImpactDriven #FundraisersToFollow
One of the biggest—and most avoidable—mistakes nonprofits make? Not making it easy for donors to give.
Whether it is a contribution from a DAF, a check, or some other specific form of payment, your job is to make it easy to contribute.
Whether it is a contribution from a DAF, a check, or some other specific form of payment, your job is to make it easy to contribute.
May 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
One of the biggest—and most avoidable—mistakes nonprofits make? Not making it easy for donors to give.
Whether it is a contribution from a DAF, a check, or some other specific form of payment, your job is to make it easy to contribute.
Whether it is a contribution from a DAF, a check, or some other specific form of payment, your job is to make it easy to contribute.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🏗️ Customize your outreach. Different donors have different motivations—learn what matters to them.
🏗️ Customize your outreach. Different donors have different motivations—learn what matters to them.
May 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🏗️ Customize your outreach. Different donors have different motivations—learn what matters to them.
🏗️ Customize your outreach. Different donors have different motivations—learn what matters to them.
You need to build strong donor relationships if you want long-term giving. Get practical strategies that work in The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook!
April 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
You need to build strong donor relationships if you want long-term giving. Get practical strategies that work in The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook!
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🗳️ Are diverse voices shaping your nonprofit’s strategy? Donor inclusion should extend beyond fundraising.
🗳️ Are diverse voices shaping your nonprofit’s strategy? Donor inclusion should extend beyond fundraising.
April 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🗳️ Are diverse voices shaping your nonprofit’s strategy? Donor inclusion should extend beyond fundraising.
🗳️ Are diverse voices shaping your nonprofit’s strategy? Donor inclusion should extend beyond fundraising.
Heading to the AFPICON 2025 Conference in Seattle this weekend? Be sure to look for major donor Lisa's Greer's two presentations on Tuesday April 29th!
April 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Heading to the AFPICON 2025 Conference in Seattle this weekend? Be sure to look for major donor Lisa's Greer's two presentations on Tuesday April 29th!
A new Philanthropy 451 newsletter is out now! Become a subscriber on Substack to read all 5 Common Misconceptions about Major Donors.
April 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A new Philanthropy 451 newsletter is out now! Become a subscriber on Substack to read all 5 Common Misconceptions about Major Donors.
This is not your typical fundraising book—and that’s exactly the point.
Lisa Greer dives into the massive, historic wealth transfer already underway in the U.S. and offers a real-world, data-driven roadmap to help fundraisers stop chasing one-time gifts and start building real sustainability.
Lisa Greer dives into the massive, historic wealth transfer already underway in the U.S. and offers a real-world, data-driven roadmap to help fundraisers stop chasing one-time gifts and start building real sustainability.
April 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is not your typical fundraising book—and that’s exactly the point.
Lisa Greer dives into the massive, historic wealth transfer already underway in the U.S. and offers a real-world, data-driven roadmap to help fundraisers stop chasing one-time gifts and start building real sustainability.
Lisa Greer dives into the massive, historic wealth transfer already underway in the U.S. and offers a real-world, data-driven roadmap to help fundraisers stop chasing one-time gifts and start building real sustainability.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
📞 Don’t disappear after a gift. Ongoing communication—updates, check-ins, even a quick 'thinking of you'—keeps relationships alive.
📞 Don’t disappear after a gift. Ongoing communication—updates, check-ins, even a quick 'thinking of you'—keeps relationships alive.
April 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
📞 Don’t disappear after a gift. Ongoing communication—updates, check-ins, even a quick 'thinking of you'—keeps relationships alive.
📞 Don’t disappear after a gift. Ongoing communication—updates, check-ins, even a quick 'thinking of you'—keeps relationships alive.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🌱 Every donor, regardless of gift size, deserves respect and authentic engagement. Many ‘major’ donors started as ‘minor’ ones who felt valued enough to stay.
🌱 Every donor, regardless of gift size, deserves respect and authentic engagement. Many ‘major’ donors started as ‘minor’ ones who felt valued enough to stay.
April 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🌱 Every donor, regardless of gift size, deserves respect and authentic engagement. Many ‘major’ donors started as ‘minor’ ones who felt valued enough to stay.
🌱 Every donor, regardless of gift size, deserves respect and authentic engagement. Many ‘major’ donors started as ‘minor’ ones who felt valued enough to stay.
Toxic nonprofit culture = lost donors. Book Lisa Greer to help your nonprofit fix internal challenges and build long-term donor trust.
April 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Toxic nonprofit culture = lost donors. Book Lisa Greer to help your nonprofit fix internal challenges and build long-term donor trust.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🚗 If donors only hear from you when you need money, it’s not a relationship—it’s a transaction.
#LisasTipOfTheWeek #Fundraising #Philanthropy #JoinTheRevolution #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
🚗 If donors only hear from you when you need money, it’s not a relationship—it’s a transaction.
#LisasTipOfTheWeek #Fundraising #Philanthropy #JoinTheRevolution #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
March 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
🚗 If donors only hear from you when you need money, it’s not a relationship—it’s a transaction.
#LisasTipOfTheWeek #Fundraising #Philanthropy #JoinTheRevolution #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
🚗 If donors only hear from you when you need money, it’s not a relationship—it’s a transaction.
#LisasTipOfTheWeek #Fundraising #Philanthropy #JoinTheRevolution #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
Check out a recent testimonial Lisa received on LinkedIn.
March 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Check out a recent testimonial Lisa received on LinkedIn.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
👂 Want donors to stick around? Ask for their thoughts, not just their money.
👂 Want donors to stick around? Ask for their thoughts, not just their money.
March 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
👂 Want donors to stick around? Ask for their thoughts, not just their money.
👂 Want donors to stick around? Ask for their thoughts, not just their money.
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
Treat them like valued collaborators, not cash machines. Engage them as people who care deeply about your cause.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #DonorEngagement #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
Treat them like valued collaborators, not cash machines. Engage them as people who care deeply about your cause.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #DonorEngagement #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
March 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
Treat them like valued collaborators, not cash machines. Engage them as people who care deeply about your cause.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #DonorEngagement #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
Treat them like valued collaborators, not cash machines. Engage them as people who care deeply about your cause.
#FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #DonorEngagement #SavingGiving #LisaGreer
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
📈 Show them how their gifts drive real change, and they’ll stay committed.
📈 Show them how their gifts drive real change, and they’ll stay committed.
March 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
💡Fundraising Tip of the Week💡
📈 Show them how their gifts drive real change, and they’ll stay committed.
📈 Show them how their gifts drive real change, and they’ll stay committed.