July 19, 2019
How to work with in-kind giftsIn-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.…
Read ArticleJuly 3, 2019
What to include in a memorial notification letterWhen 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…
Read ArticleJune 19, 2019
3 books for your summer reading listLooking 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…
Read ArticleMay 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…
Read ArticleApril 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…
Read ArticleMarch 14, 2019
Making the most of your special eventIf 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…
Read ArticleFebruary 27, 2019
How to spark joy by tidying up your fundraising effortsI’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.…
Read ArticleFebruary 14, 2019
3 ways to make your recurring donors feel specialWhen 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…
Read ArticleJanuary 29, 2019
5 ways to set your volunteers up for success this yearEngaged volunteers can augment your organization’s work and help expand your network of supporters. By following these five simple tips, you can set your volunteers up for success this year. Create job descriptions for your volunteers A clear volunteer job description helps potential volunteers determine…
Read ArticleJanuary 10, 2019
4 key metrics to evaluate your fundraising appealA lot of planning goes into a fundraising appeal, and it’s worth investing that same level of careful thought once your appeal winds down. You can glean a lot of helpful information from an appeal evaluation, which will guide you on what to repeat and…
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