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It’s December and your year-end appeal letters are in the mail. Time to put your feet up and wait for those donations to roll in, right? Not quite. There are some simple but effective steps you can take to reinforce your appeal and boost your year-end fundraising results. Pick a few ideas from the list […]
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If you’re new to fundraising, the title of this blog post may look like jibberish to you—what in the world is a LYBUNT? LYBUNT is an acronym that refers to donors who contributed to your organization “Last Year But Unfortunately Not This”. Many fundraisers consider LYBUNTs to be low-hanging fruit: These donors expressed interest in […]
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Fundraisers are always juggling multiple priorities and deadlines. But during especially busy times, like when the end-of-year giving season is underway, stress levels soar to new heights and it can feel like your to-do list has no end in sight. Your job is to encourage donors to invest in your organization, but you’ll be […]
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As fundraisers, we’re always on the lookout for a strategy or tool that will help raise more funds for our organization. It can be tempting to view a new tool as the silver bullet of fundraising: launch a [insert trendy idea of the month] and the funds will raise themselves! Not exactly. The reality is […]
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The end of the calendar year is a busy time for fundraisers. With all the responsibilities you’re juggling, make sure to carve out time for yourself in advance to give some thought to #GivingTuesday so you can harness the power of the day and build support for your organization! If you’re not familiar with #Giving […]
How to start a planned giving program without a planned giving officer Want to talk about death and finances? Didn’t think so. Planned giving, at its core, is indeed about death and finances, so if the words “planned giving” tie your stomach in knots, you’re not the only fundraiser who feels that way! But planned […]
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Participating in a 24-hour online giving day event such as #GivingTuesday or Give Local is a great opportunity for non-profits of all sizes to attract brand-new donors. While it’s important to plan ahead for your giving day to ensure its success, it’s just as important that you take time to plan beyond that twenty-four hour […]
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Your appeal has been mailed, and now the donations are arriving. It’s time to thank your donors! Use this opportunity to craft a donor-centered thank you letter so your supporters feel great about their donation and are inspired to give again. Here are three tips to evaluate your thank you letters and make sure they’re […]
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Before we know it, the unhurried summer days will be replaced by a flurry of activity. Development offices will be swimming in end-of-year appeal letters, mailing labels, and remittance envelopes. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could escape from it all around November, we have the perfect ESCAPE plan for you. It doesn’t involve […]
Now that summer is here, you likely have some breathing room to catch up on your to-do list, recharge your battery, and plan for the months ahead. To help you collect ideas and inspiration, members of the LGL team have put together a list of some favorite nonprofit reads. They may not qualify as fluffy […]
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