Author: Virginia Davidson

If your organization is acting as a fiscal sponsor of one or a few projects, it’s crucial that you can easily find and report on gifts to a particular sponsored project (which are essentially restricted funds). And, it’s best practice to segment donors who’ve supported individual projects so they can receive project-specific updates in the […]

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Your donor management system is more than a place to store data. It’s a tool that fundraisers can use to make sense of that information. And creating fundraising reports is a key way to use your data in meaningful ways. Consultant Ed Hohlbein specializes in fundraising data, and he breaks fundraising reports into two types: […]

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Fundraisers don’t necessarily spend time in both their donor database and their organization’s accounting software. But, fundraisers often need to interact with board members, donors, and foundations and be able to provide information or answer their questions about your organization’s finances. For this reason, it’s important that you have access to your nonprofit’s statement of […]

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If you already have multiple, effective fundraising efforts in the works for the end of the year, you may feel like you only participate in GivingTuesday because you have to. If that’s the case, you’re not the only organization that feels that way. And you’re not the only fundraiser who’s wondered, “Is it okay to […]

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As GivingTuesday approaches, make sure you’re prepared for this year’s online day of giving. 4 suggestions to help you get ready for GivingTuesday Create a payment form Build a simple online payment form that supporters can use to make their GivingTuesday contribution. The form should be straightforward and easy to submit. If you’re using Little Green […]

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Remittance envelopes may be the unsung heroes of a successful appeal. A well-crafted letter inspires your donors, and a remittance envelope makes it easy for them to turn that inspiration into action and actually donate to your organization. And the reason for this couldn’t be simpler: The more convenient it is to donate, the more […]

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We’ve collected six key resources to help you thoughtfully plan and execute a successful year-end appeal, highlighting some of our previous blog posts and short, free ebooks ready to download now. You can use these six resources to guide your work leading up to your year-end appeal and build a strong foundation for a successful […]

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As you get ready for your year-end fundraising push, it’s beneficial to think through, test, and prepare for your appeal in advance. Here are three recommendations to help you prepare for year-end Determine who will receive the appeal Think carefully about who should receive your appeal, such as current and lapsed donors. Also consider who […]

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Thoughtful time management is important for all fundraisers. For part-time fundraisers, it’s particularly essential. To get some practical tips on how part-time fundraisers can use their limited hours well, I reached out to Sandy Rees of Get Fully Funded. Sandy has a knack for helping fundraisers avoid overwhelm, and the following tips can help you do […]

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Applying for grants from private foundations can be an important part of a nonprofit’s annual fundraising plan. That means it’s important to streamline your process so you can dedicate time to writing a strong application rather than spend it tracking down various required materials. Here are some ways you can save time and give yourself […]

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