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It’s hard to be an effective fundraiser if you don’t have the tools to help you plan and manage a successful fundraising appeal. There are so many components to an appeal: Deciding who to solicit, crafting an effective appeal letter, getting your mailing out the door, and then tracking, acknowledging, and reporting on gifts received […]
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The prospect of retiring an event can feel challenging, especially if it is beloved by the stakeholders of your nonprofit. However, sometimes it’s the right choice to make. This post will help you make an informed decision about how to effectively retire an event. For advice, I reached out to Sarah Plimpton of Capital Campaign […]
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In order to successfully advance your nonprofit’s mission, it is imperative to have a few key fundraising systems in place. Behind every successful fundraising operation, there are systems and workflows that make its accomplishments possible. Those operations may not seem as impressive or exciting as securing a gift from a major donor or running a […]
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Are you looking for ways to maximize your fundraising success? It can be a real challenge for busy nonprofit professionals to find the time to research and implement new fundraising strategies. That’s why we’ve created a new blog series called Fundraising Essentials, based on the ideas and strategies in Erik Hanberg’s book, The Little Book […]
Does your organization need to create a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan helps you prioritize your work and guides your way to fundraising success. Without one, you’ll have a hard time effectively focusing your time and energy to best serve your organization. And you’ll probably feel more stressed than you need to. But creating a […]
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When you send annual gift statements to donors, you provide them with a convenient summary of their charitable contributions. These statements are more than just a helpful document for donors as they complete their taxes, though. They also give your organization an additional opportunity to express gratitude for your donors’ charitable giving. Here are 3 […]
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As the year draws to a close, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite blog posts of 2021: What can a fundraiser learn from the Great British Baking Show? Find out if your organization can pass the technical challenge, and if you’re ready to add a showstopper to your fundraising plan. How […]
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Thanks to year-end giving, you probably receive more gifts in December than any other month of the year. As you scramble to enter these year-end gifts into your database and send prompt acknowledgments, don’t forget the importance of making a plan to retain those donors in the new year. Here are some ideas to add […]
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Online auctions can be an effective and engaging way to raise money. There are a lot of details and logistics to manage behind the scenes, though. If your organization is thinking about an online auction, consider these 4 questions before you commit to it. What information would you need to collect for donated items? As […]
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GivingTuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, marks a refreshing change from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GivingTuesday is about making a difference in our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Many organizations use GivingTuesday to raise additional funds online, but that’s not the only option. If you’re not sure how your organization should approach this […]
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