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When you’re hiring a new member of your development team, it is important to get a good grasp of your current development operations so you’ll be better able to hire the right candidate. Before you delve into the interviewing process, there are four important questions to ask yourself: Question #1: How is your development […]
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Fundraisers always strive to write appeal letters that inspire donors to contribute, but even the most compelling appeal letter won’t bring in results if donors don’t receive it. As you plan your next appeal mailing, consider running your database through the National Change of Address Registry to ensure that you’re sending letters to current addresses. […]
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Development committees have the potential to turbocharge your development efforts, but managing them can sometimes feel like a tedious chore. One time, I hit a point where I felt like the committee chair and I were stuck in a rut. We spent most of our time preparing for and reporting to the development committee at […]
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Once you’ve successfully secured sponsorships for your fundraising event, how can you increase the likelihood that they’ll continue to offer their support? In this blog post, we offer a plan for before, during, and after your event to help you retain your sponsors. What to do leading up to the event: Ensure accuracy Make sure […]
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Managing the details of event sponsorships can quickly dominate a fundraiser’s time in the weeks and days leading up to your organization’s special event. Luckily, you can save yourself the stress of dealing with last-minute event sponsorship details by following some or all of these suggestions. These 5 simple hacks can help you […]
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How can you decide if launching a membership program is right for your organization? To gain some insights, I talked with Gayle L. Gifford of Cause & Effect Inc. With over 30 years of experience providing consulting services to nonprofits, Gayle has seen many organizations grapple with membership programs and I was eager to pick her […]
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Years ago, I worked at a small historic house museum. The staff consisted of the executive director and me, both working part-time. We juggled the varied tasks of fundraising, leading visitors on tours of the house, caring for historic objects, and making sure the pipes didn’t freeze over weekends in the winter. It wasn’t […]
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Whenever you start a new fundraising job, the first several months can be overwhelming. We believe these five tips will help set you up for success, especially if you’re in a small shop. Tip #1: Get to know your board members. Review the board roster and learn how they are identified in your database. […]
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The beginning of the new year marks an opportunity for fundraisers to catch their breath after the hustle and bustle of year-end appeals. Now is the time to reflect on the year behind and adjust or expand development efforts in the year ahead. We’ve gathered some of our blog articles together to help you brainstorm […]
Not exactly sure what donor-advised funds are or what to do when your organization receives a gift from one? Here’s a quick guide you can use. Overview A donor-advised fund, otherwise referred to as a DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle established by institutions like investment firms or community foundations. Some of the largest DAFs are […]
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