Sage Partner - Erik Tomalis on how the not-for-profit sector has responded to the decline in giving

Erik Tomalis is a proven fundraising professional and has always been forward thinking, donor and people driven, but most of all results oriented. With 20+ years of professional fundraising experience, Erik made over 4,500 face-to-face donor solicitations where he has raised millions of dollars for many non-profit organizations. He served as a front-line fundraiser, as well as an executive in some transformative organizations focused on generosity, such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Boy Scouts of America and the Allegheny Health Network. At Virtuous, Erik is committed to helping nonprofits grow global generosity. 

Summary

Fundraising and generosity with Erik Tomalis. Erik is passionate about generosity and has raised millions for nonprofits through face-to-face donor solicitations. Declining donor giving and nonprofit trust.  Nonprofit sector responding to decline in donor giving with mixed results, despite increasing number of organizations. Decline of personalized messaging in nonprofit sector.  Nonprofits struggle to personalize communication, leading to disconnection with donors. Charitable giving trends and the role of technology. Younger generations prefer direct support for specific causes, bypassing traditional organizations. Nonprofit fundraising strategies and the importance of communication with donors. Erik emphasizes the importance of communicating with donors and acknowledging their contributions to nonprofit organizations. Erik cites Mr. Rogers as a hero of his, citing his kindness and focus on generosity and love.