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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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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