October 19, 2021
How to segment your appeal with a gift pyramidA gift pyramid is a useful tool to help you set realistic goals for your fundraising appeal. Once you’ve set those goals, don’t put your gift pyramid away just yet. You can also use it when you’re ready to start segmenting your appeal. How to use…
Read ArticleOctober 7, 2021
How to include local businesses in your year-end appealAs you’re busy preparing your year-end appeal, keep in mind that it’s worth including local businesses in your solicitation efforts. Here are 5 suggestions that can help you leverage your year-end appeal to build relationships with local businesses. 5 tips for how to include businesses…
Read ArticleSeptember 22, 2021
How to use a gift pyramid to prepare for your year-end appealWhen it comes to planning your year-end appeal, using a gift pyramid can be a handy and effective tool. It takes planning and preparation to launch a successful fundraising appeal. Setting a goal for your appeal is a crucial component, but it’s also important to…
Read ArticleAugust 19, 2021
4 do’s and don’t’s for documenting your fundraising proceduresDocumenting your fundraising procedures might seem like a tedious undertaking. But its value to your organization’s mission and future sustainability should not be overlooked. Here are tips for documenting procedures that will be useful and helpful to you, to colleagues, and to future staff down…
Read ArticleAugust 4, 2021
Quick tips for working with in-kind gifts of services for nonprofitsIn-kind gifts are valuable contributions to nonprofits. They may leave you scratching your head when it’s time to send an acknowledgment to the donor, though. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of entering and acknowledging in-kind gifts of services. Recording in-kind gifts of services…
Read ArticleJuly 27, 2021
7 tips to improve your email appealsThis article was originally published in 2017. It has been updated with new information. 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…
Read ArticleJuly 21, 2021
4 ways to prepare for your year-end appeal nowYour year-end appeal can feel a long way off in the midst of summer, but it will be here before you know it. Dedicate time now to planning your appeal, and you'll thank yourself later. Here are 4 suggestions to help you prepare in advance…
Read ArticleJuly 7, 2021
25 terms every new fundraiser should knowOne of the most challenging aspects of being a new fundraiser is getting familiar with the vocabulary that goes along with the job. To help make things easier for you, we’ve put together 25 terms that you’ll likely encounter sooner rather than later. 25 fundraising…
Read ArticleJune 16, 2021
The benefits of having an in-kind gift policy In-kind gifts of goods bring in much-needed supplies for your organization and free up funds for other expenses. They also help you build relationships with individual and corporate donors who might not make a financial contribution to your organization. Those are the positive aspects…
Read ArticleJune 3, 2021
Are you keeping in touch with virtual event attendees?Many organizations have chosen to offer virtual events due to Covid-19 rather than cancelling events altogether. As a result, your events may have attracted new attendees who wouldn’t have been able to attend an in-person event, because of geography or other reasons. Have you communicated…
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