October 6, 2020
How to create an acknowledgment template for sponsorships
Sponsorships might be an important funding source for your nonprofit organization. As you prepare to solicit sponsorships, set some time aside to prepare an acknowledgment template specifically for your sponsors. Sponsorships are different from a typical charitable gift, so there are some key elements to keep…
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September 24, 2020
Six tips to prepare a successful mailing
Whether you’re sending out a solicitation letter for your annual appeal, an event invitation, or a newsletter, a successful postal mailing requires careful planning and careful review. Here’s a simple checklist of six tips to help you prepare a successful mailing. 6 tips for a…
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September 10, 2020
How to make your events more meaningful
Making your nonprofit's special events more meaningful is more important than ever! I first read The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker in 2018, at a time when my mind was focused on holiday gatherings with extended family. When I…
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August 13, 2020
Your guide to writing a compelling appeal letter
Are you staring at an empty screen, trying to craft a compelling fundraising appeal letter? We’ve all been there! Check out our collection of resources to take you from blank page to rough draft to polished appeal letter, complete with remittance envelope and acknowledgment letter,…
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July 22, 2020
Lessons from political campaigns for year-end appeals
As appeal season draws closer in 2020, there are some key takeaways from political campaigns you can incorporate into your appeal plan. Consider these two scenarios: Imagine it’s 5pm on a local election day. You get a call from a volunteer with candidate XYZ’s campaign,…
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July 9, 2020
Use financial statements to create a stronger fundraising plan
Your organization’s financial statements offer a wealth of information that you can use to create a well-crafted and realistic fundraising plan. A fundraising plan is your guide to how much money you need to raise, why you need to raise it, and how you’ll raise it. You don’t…
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June 18, 2020
How to get familiar with four key non-profit financial statements
Non-profit financial statements can be intimidating, but you don’t need a degree in accounting to have a working understanding of them. By familiarizing yourself with four key financial statements, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how your fundraising efforts fit into the organization’s overall financial…
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June 2, 2020
Helping your co-workers to avoid burnout during Covid19
Burnout can hit fundraisers hard under normal circumstances, and you may find this feeling is especially rampant as you work remotely during the Covid19 pandemic. Here are four ways you and your coworkers can help each other reduce stress and avoid burnout. Ration your video…
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May 8, 2020
How to create an annual report for your volunteers
Organizations focus a lot of effort on conveying gratitude to financial donors. Sometimes the essential and important work of volunteers can appear invisible to other stakeholders. You can showcase the impact of your volunteers, create a sense of community among them, and express your organization’s…
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April 23, 2020
10 resources to help guide nonprofits amidst coronavirus
What tone do you strike with donors in the midst of a global pandemic? How do you support your coworkers and employees while working remotely? What should your board be doing? Will this crisis change philanthropy forever? We know you’re grappling with a lot of…
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