January 24, 2017
Why welcoming new donors is so importantWhen your organization receives a gift from a new donor, doesn't it make your day? You reached a new supporter who believes in your mission, and that’s cause for you to celebrate. How do you respond to that gift, though? Many of us don’t convey to…
Read ArticleDecember 21, 2016
Gear up to be a productive, happy fundraiser in the new yearDo you ever feel a little burned out in December? The last quarter of the calendar year is an especially busy one for fundraisers, and it’s normal to feel like you’ve run out of steam. With a new year approaching, though, it’s also an opportune…
Read ArticleDecember 7, 2016
8 last-minute tricks to boost your year-end fundraising It’s December and your year-end appeal letters are in the mail. Time to put your feet up and wait for those donations to roll in, right? Not quite. There are some simple but effective steps you can take to reinforce your appeal and boost your…
Read ArticleNovember 17, 2016
Tips for tapping into the potential of your LYBUNT listIf you’re new to fundraising, the title of this blog post may look like jibberish to you—what in the world is a LYBUNT? LYBUNT is an acronym that refers to donors who contributed to your organization "Last Year But Unfortunately Not This". Many fundraisers consider…
Read ArticleOctober 17, 2016
5 tips to help busy fundraisers manage stress Fundraisers are always juggling multiple priorities and deadlines. But during especially busy times, like when the end-of-year giving season is underway, stress levels soar to new heights and it can feel like your to-do list has no end in sight. Your job is to…
Read ArticleOctober 4, 2016
Expert tips to increase year-end fundraisingThis year’s giving season is expected to see more than $30 billion in donations! With the majority of donations coming in December and, more specifically, the last week of the year, it’s no wonder that there’s tons being written about how to take advantage of…
Read ArticleSeptember 20, 2016
Direct mail is the silver bullet of fundraisingAs fundraisers, we’re always on the lookout for a strategy or tool that will help raise more funds for our organization. It can be tempting to view a new tool as the silver bullet of fundraising: launch a [insert trendy idea of the month] and…
Read ArticleSeptember 6, 2016
Give some thought to #GivingTuesdayThe end of the calendar year is a busy time for fundraisers. With all the responsibilities you’re juggling, make sure to carve out time for yourself in advance to give some thought to #GivingTuesday so you can harness the power of the day and build…
Read ArticleMarch 29, 2016
Everything you need to know about matching giftsIn this guest post, Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation, provides a comprehensive overview of matching gifts and how your nonprofit organization can reap the rewards of a matching gift program. Your donors are what keep your organization running. Without their support, your nonprofit would…
Read ArticleJuly 2, 2015
How to avoid stress during appeal seasonBefore we know it, the unhurried summer days will be replaced by a flurry of activity. Development offices will be swimming in end-of-year appeal letters, mailing labels, and remittance envelopes. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could escape from it all around November, we…
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