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Sponsorships might be an important funding source for your nonprofit organization. As you prepare to solicit sponsorships, set some time aside to prepare an acknowledgment template specifically for your sponsors. Sponsorships are different from a typical charitable gift, so there are some key elements to keep in mind. Here are four easy tips to help you […]
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Whether you’re sending out a solicitation letter for your annual appeal, an event invitation, or a newsletter, a successful postal mailing requires careful planning and careful review. Here’s a simple checklist of six tips to help you prepare a successful mailing. 6 tips for a successful mailing Tip #1: Plan your mailing list Think carefully […]
Making your nonprofit’s special events more meaningful is more important than ever! Whether your organization is hosting in-person events again or continues to host virtual events, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker is full of insights for you to consider. Here are four key ways you can make […]
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Are you staring at an empty screen, trying to craft a compelling fundraising appeal letter? We’ve all been there! Check out our collection of resources to take you from blank page to rough draft to polished appeal letter, complete with remittance envelope and acknowledgment letter, too! Here’s a quick guide to writing a compelling appeal […]
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As appeal season draws closer, there are some key takeaways from political campaigns you can incorporate into your appeal plan. Consider these two scenarios: Imagine it’s 5pm on a local election day. You get a call from a volunteer with candidate XYZ’s campaign, asking if their campaign can count on your vote. Candidate XYZ’s name […]
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Your organization’s financial statements offer a wealth of information that you can use to create a well-crafted and realistic fundraising plan. A fundraising plan is your guide to how much money you need to raise, why you need to raise it, and how you’ll raise it. You don’t have to pull your plan out of thin air, though. […]
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Burnout can hit fundraisers hard under normal circumstances, and you may find this feeling is especially rampant as you work remotely during the Covid19 pandemic. Here are four ways you and your coworkers can help each other reduce stress and avoid burnout. Ration your video calls. Zoom fatigue is real, as plenty of people can confirm. […]
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Non-profit financial statements can be intimidating. But you don’t need a degree in accounting to have a working understanding of them. By familiarizing yourself with four key financial statements, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how your fundraising efforts fit into the organization’s overall financial picture. This in turn will give you a sense […]
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Organizations focus a lot of effort on conveying gratitude to financial donors. Sometimes the essential and important work of volunteers can appear invisible to other stakeholders. Why not showcase the impact of your volunteers, too? By creating an annual report for your volunteers, you can build a sense of community among volunteers, demonstrate the importance […]
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What tone do you strike with donors in the midst of a global pandemic? How do you support your coworkers and employees while working remotely? What should your board be doing? Will this crisis change philanthropy forever? We know you’re grappling with a lot of questions and hard decisions right now. We’ve sifted through countless […]
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