August 15, 2019
4 ways to streamline your fundraising appeal
Launching a successful appeal requires a lot of careful preparation. You can streamline things for yourself, and for your donors, by incorporating these four suggestions into your appeal plan. Know what you'll most need to report on: As part of your appeal preparations, decide…
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July 19, 2019
How to work with in-kind gifts
In-kind gifts can save your organization money, expand your network of supporters, and bolster your organization’s ability to fulfill its mission. Working with these types of gifts requires the same diligence and attention that you give to financial gifts, but there are some important distinctions.…
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July 3, 2019
What to include in a memorial notification letter
When your organization receives a memorial gift, it is best practice to notify the family of the deceased. A memorial notification letter differs from a gift acknowledgment letter, so we’ve put together some sample language to help you craft a letter of this nature. Here's…
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June 19, 2019
3 books for your summer reading list
Looking forward to some reading this summer? Here are three books that we think are worth adding to your reading list: Patience and Fortitude: Power, Real Estate, and the Fight to Save a Public Library by Scott Sherman If you work in a nonprofit, you’ve…
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May 29, 2019
Tips for seasonal nonprofits to maximize the off-season
I’ve worked at two seasonal nonprofits. Something about the ebb and flow of an organization with a relatively short public season intrigues me. Of course, there are unique challenges for seasonal organizations, but I’ve found myself reflecting on how that seasonality can be used…
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May 7, 2019
5 important questions to consider after a special event
Special events have the potential to raise crucial dollars for your organization as well as spread awareness of your mission. They’re also a big undertaking, as any nonprofit staff member can readily agree. That’s why it’s important that you evaluate your event after it’s…
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April 19, 2019
Fundraising Analytics for the Small and Mid-Sized Nonprofit
Google search “big data,” and you should expect big results. Do you see what I see? 403,000,000 possible links to click on. Wow. “Data” as a concept is like a black hole. Where do you even begin? As nonprofit professionals we’re trained and equipped…
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March 14, 2019
Making the most of your special event
If you're a fundraiser, with spring on the horizon you are about to head into special event season, and that means you’ll be dedicating a lot of your energy to this effort. These great tips can help you save time as you plan and gear…
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February 27, 2019
How to spark joy by tidying up your fundraising efforts
I’m one of those people who was instantly smitten when I read Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, back in 2014. When her show was released on Netflix, I happily binged the series and it renewed my affection for her KonMari method.…
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February 14, 2019
3 ways to make your recurring donors feel special
When a donor chooses to provide regular, ongoing support to your organization with a recurring gift, they’re committing to your mission and stating, “Your work matters to me.” You can make your recurring donors feel special and honor their investment in your organization by giving…
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