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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April 9, 2020
Are your potential donors falling through the cracks?
Any person who expresses interest in your organization could become important to your organization, whether as a volunteer, donor, or advocate. Unless they hear from you after the initial point of contact, though, it’s unlikely they’ll become involved. Are you missing out on potential supporters?…
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March 26, 2020
How small shop fundraisers can steward major donors
If you hear the term “major donor” and feel that your organization is too small to steward major donors, think again. The word "major" is relative. Whatever your scale is, your organization probably already has the support of some major donors. By proactively stewarding them,…
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February 12, 2020
4 intriguing books for a fundraiser’s reading list
Are you a fundraiser looking for some good books to add to your reading list? Here are four books I enjoyed that I think will especially resonate with anyone involved in the nonprofit sector. We fed an island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto…
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January 29, 2020
4 questions to consider after your fundraising appeal
When your fundraising appeal winds down, make time to evaluate it so that you can repeat what worked and change what didn’t. Here are four key questions to consider in your evaluation. Question 1: Did your appeal meet its financial goal? If you exceeded it,…
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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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