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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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When I think of nonprofit milestone or anniversary celebrations, I see visions of black tie galas. For someone like me, who has primarily fundraised for small nonprofit organizations, the prospect of organizing an event like that is daunting. How will all other daily fundraising operations continue if we focus on celebrating a milestone? And if […]
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#GivingTuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, launches the charitable giving season at the end of the year. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday is about making a difference in our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Here are four ideas for how to use #GivingTuesday to bolster your […]
When was the last time you reviewed your fundraising materials? It’s a good idea to periodically re-evaluate and update your materials. Here are five key things to focus on. Case statement. Your case statement, or case for support, tells your donors and prospective donors why your organization needs the gift you’re soliciting. A well-crafted case […]
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A few years ago, I arrived bleary-eyed at my desk the morning after a big event hosted by the nonprofit organization I worked for. I was tired out from the months of preparation and from the event itself, but as any fundraiser knows there’s still plenty of follow-up work to be done after an event, […]
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A few years ago, the United States Postal Service released a holiday commercial that showed a determined little mail truck barreling down snow-covered streets and dirt roads to deliver packages on time. The ad declares, “Football has a season. Baseball has a season. This is our season.” When I saw that ad, I couldn’t help […]
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Burnout is a common complaint among small shop fundraisers and the idea of being able to avoid it may sometimes seem insurmountable. Nonprofit staff members, especially small shop fundraisers, are often tasked with juggling multiple priorities each day, from writing grant applications to thanking donors and updating the website—even replacing the toner in the printer […]
As a fundraiser, your daily or weekly routine likely includes sending acknowledgment letters to donors who made a gift to your organization. You may be so accustomed to this process that you don’t have to think twice before generating an acknowledgment letter and dropping it into the mail. Are you as comfortable with your process […]
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Email appeals are an important component of year-end fundraising. With all the clutter in our inboxes, it’s important to craft email appeals that get opened and make it easy for the recipient to donate. Here are 7 quick tips for improving your email appeals: Keep the content concise and use small paragraphs. The content […]
It’s no secret that fundraisers are busy people. With all the priorities you’re juggling, it’s easy to focus on the day-to-day demands and forget to give yourself some time for contemplation. Personally, I’m most likely to get inspired or energized when I can park those priorities in the back of my mind for a bit and […]
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