February 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…
Read ArticleDecember 5, 2018
Learn the fundamentals of gift entryStrong gift entry practices are the gateway to a strong fundraising program, and learning and mastering the fundamentals of proper gift entry are essential. No two fundraising programs are alike. One organization might achieve its fundraising goals through an annual gala, a planned giving program,…
Read ArticleNovember 15, 2018
How to delight donors with your nonprofit newsletterI’m always interested in what various nonprofit organizations are up to and what information they’re sharing in their newsletters. So it was unusual when I started reading a local organization's newsletter and lost interest on the first page. The story was an explanation of why…
Read ArticleNovember 1, 2018
Are you ready to survey your donors effectively?How well do you know your donors? The more you understand the reasons your existing donors support your organization, the better you’ll be able to steward them and implement strategies to attract new donors. You won’t know unless you ask, and surveys can be an…
Read ArticleOctober 3, 2018
How to create a development dashboard for yourselfFundraisers typically use development dashboards to share fundraising activities and progress toward goals with board members and development committee members. Common information tracked on monthly development dashboards can include donor retention, number of new donors, grant applications submitted and percentage approved, and year-to-date amounts raised…
Read ArticleSeptember 19, 2018
5 ways to say thanks on #GivingTuesday#GivingTuesday is designed to encourage online gifts on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to this annual online giving event. Everyone can determine how best to incorporate #GivingTuesday into their existing year-end appeal efforts. You can even augment your fundraising efforts…
Read ArticleSeptember 5, 2018
10 awesome resources on how to raise more money at year-endAs the calendar turns to autumn each year, fundraisers at nonprofits of all sizes and missions shift their focus to their year-end fundraising appeal. It’s a big endeavor, and with good reason—most donors choose to make their charitable contributions in December. We’ve compiled this collection of…
Read ArticleAugust 21, 2018
How to lay the groundwork for a successful year-end appealWill your year-end fundraising appeal bring in the results your organization relies on in order to carry out its mission in the year ahead? The work you do in the months leading up to your appeal can lay the groundwork for great results. Follow these…
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