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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 […]
A gift pyramid is a useful tool to help you set realistic goals for your fundraising appeal. Once you’ve set those goals, don’t put your gift pyramid away just yet. You can also use it when you’re ready to start segmenting your appeal. How to use your gift pyramid to segment your appeal Appeal segments refer […]
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As you’re busy preparing your year-end appeal, keep in mind that it’s worth including local businesses in your solicitation efforts. Here are 5 suggestions that can help you leverage your year-end appeal to build relationships with local businesses. 5 tips for how to include businesses in your year-end appeal Tip #1: Pay attention to their […]
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When it comes to planning your year-end appeal, using a gift pyramid can be a handy and effective tool. It takes planning and preparation to launch a successful fundraising appeal. Setting a goal for your appeal is a crucial component, but it’s also important to set a goal that is realistic. To eliminate guesswork and […]
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Documentation of your fundraising procedures, along with regular review and updating of that documentation, is an integral part of administering a nonprofit development office. Written fundraising procedures are most useful when you create and treat them as an active, living document. But it doesn’t have to be hard to do! Here are 4 quick tips […]
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Documenting your fundraising procedures might seem like a tedious undertaking. But its value to your organization’s mission and future sustainability should not be overlooked. Here are tips for documenting procedures that will be useful and helpful to you, to colleagues, and to future staff down the road. Fundraising Procedure Tip #1: Document the “why” Do […]
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In-kind gifts are valuable contributions to nonprofits. They may leave you scratching your head when it’s time to send an acknowledgment to the donor, though. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of entering and acknowledging in-kind gifts of services. Recording in-kind gifts of services When you enter an in-kind gift of services, make it […]
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Your year-end appeal can feel a long way off in the midst of summer, but it will be here before you know it. Dedicate time now to planning your appeal, and you’ll thank yourself later. Here are 4 suggestions to help you prepare in advance for a successful year-end appeal: 1. Review last year’s […]
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One of the most challenging aspects of being a new fundraiser is getting familiar with the vocabulary that goes along with the job. To help make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of 25 terms and their definitions that you’ll likely encounter sooner rather than later. Download our free glossary as a […]
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