January 8, 2020
Resources to help you easily create year-end tax statements
Sending year-end tax statements provides donors with a convenient summary of their charitable contributions for the year. These statements also offer an additional opportunity for your organization to express your appreciation for your donors' charitable giving. In case year-end tax statements are on your to-do…
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November 20, 2019
Are you ready for the day after GivingTuesday?
By making a plan for the day after GivingTuesday, you'll be sure to harness the power of this annual giving day far beyond the actual day. Donor retention is the backbone of a successful fundraising program. GivingTuesday is a great opportunity to encourage gifts from first-time…
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November 5, 2019
How to make sure your appeal letter is finished
You've drafted your appeal letter, you've revised it a couple of times, and you're feeling pretty good about it—but now you can't decide if it's polished enough to send. Sound familiar? To take away the guesswork, we've put together six questions you can use to…
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October 17, 2019
How to get involved with #GivingTuesdayKids
GivingTuesday is coming up! If your organization is looking for creative ways to engage your supporters on this day of giving, why not incorporate #GivingTuesdayKids into your efforts? What is #GivingTuesdayKids? Started by Khloe Thompson, age 12, who makes toiletry bags for homeless women in her community,…
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September 24, 2019
What to do with unfulfilled pledges
If your organization collects pledges as part of its fundraising efforts, you’ve likely come across a pledge record that has an outstanding balance and the payment is long past due. How do you handle these unfulfilled pledges? Tips to manage unfulfilled pledges You probably have…
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September 11, 2019
4 tips for effective pledge reminders
If your organization accepts pledges, it’s vital that you send pledge reminders. Follow these suggestions to ensure that your pledge reminders serve your donors and your organization well. Include pledge details, and make them stand out in your reminders. You may think it’s redundant or…
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August 29, 2019
Are you a frazzled fundraiser? Stop multitasking.
Fundraisers know that a nonprofit’s financial resources have to be used wisely. They aren’t limitless. I would argue that your own energy is equally as finite and valuable a resource, and it deserves to be stewarded as carefully as your organization’s budget. But, be careful—multitasking…
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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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