July 12, 2023
4 questions to answer before planning your year-end appealYour organization’s year-end appeal is an important opportunity to raise funds for your mission. Before you focus on details for your next year-end appeal, though, make sure you can answer "Yes" to these questions from last year’s appeal. That way, you’ll be well positioned to…
Read ArticleJune 8, 2023
Six tips for the start of a new fiscal yearMany nonprofit organizations operate with a fiscal year start date of July 1, and the start of a new fiscal year marks an opportune time to get organized for your fundraising efforts in the months ahead. Here’s a checklist to help you start the new…
Read ArticleMay 17, 2023
4 tips to maximize the benefits of a community giving dayThe weeks leading up to a community giving day are a blur of social media posts and e-blasts. In order to maximize the benefits of those efforts, it’s crucial that you also have a plan in place for afterward. Otherwise, those donors who supported you…
Read ArticleMay 4, 2023
The Field Guide to Fundraising for NonprofitsIt’s always a treat to encounter a fundraising resource that’s motivating while also clearly grounded in reality. The Field Guide to Fundraising for Nonprofits: Fusing Creativity and New Best Practices by Sarah B. Lange isn’t a newly published book, but it’s new to me. And…
Read ArticleApril 18, 2023
6 resources to guide your nonprofit’s special eventsNonprofit special events tend to be expensive and time-consuming, so it’s important to ensure they’re bringing value to your organization. In this article, we've rounded up six of our event-specific blog posts that can help your nonprofit maximize the potential of your special events, minimize…
Read ArticleApril 17, 2023
A simple plan to help you retain event sponsorsOnce you’ve successfully secured sponsorships for your fundraising event, how can you increase the likelihood that they’ll continue to offer their support? In this blog post, we offer a plan for before, during, and after your event to help you retain your sponsors. What to…
Read ArticleApril 17, 2023
5 important questions to consider after a special eventSpecial 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 over…
Read ArticleApril 6, 2023
3 simple ways to streamline your acknowledgments for donor stewardshipDonor stewardship is a crucial part of fundraising, and the most fundamental way to steward your donors is to acknowledge their gift. But when a nonprofit’s staff members are pulled in many directions, sometimes essentials like gift acknowledgments can get pushed aside. Here are 3…
Read ArticleMarch 22, 2023
Setting up your nonprofit’s database administrator for successA database administrator can be a valuable member of your development team, but only if the role is set up for success. To learn how an organization can best utilize a database administrator, I spoke with Judith Youngblood, a member of LGL’s Consultant Network. A…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2023
Why your nonprofit needs a gift acceptance policyImplementing a gift acceptance policy is essential to protecting the interests of your organization and preserving relationships with donors. Consider this example to understand why. Why you need a gift acceptance policy Imagine you’re the curator of a small art museum whose mission is to…
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