November 5, 2019
How to make sure your appeal letter is finishedYou'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…
Read ArticleOctober 17, 2019
How to get involved with #GivingTuesdayKidsGivingTuesday 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,…
Read ArticleSeptember 24, 2019
What to do with unfulfilled pledgesIf 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…
Read ArticleSeptember 11, 2019
4 tips for effective pledge remindersIf 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…
Read ArticleAugust 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…
Read ArticleAugust 15, 2019
4 ways to streamline your fundraising appealLaunching 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…
Read ArticleJuly 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…
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