May 9, 2022
What do you need to run a successful fundraising appeal?It’s hard to be an effective fundraiser if you don’t have the tools to help you plan and manage a successful fundraising appeal. There are so many components to an appeal: Deciding who to solicit, crafting an effective appeal letter, getting your mailing out the…
Read ArticleMarch 24, 2022
What essential fundraising systems does your nonprofit need?In order to successfully advance your nonprofit's mission, it is imperative to have a few key fundraising systems in place. Behind every successful fundraising operation, there are systems and workflows that make its accomplishments possible. Those operations may not seem as impressive or exciting as…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2022
How to make your special events more meaningfulMaking your nonprofit's special events more meaningful is more important than ever! Whether your organization is hosting in-person events again or continues to host virtual events, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker is full of insights for you…
Read ArticleFebruary 24, 2022
How to maximize your fundraising successAre you looking for ways to maximize your fundraising success? It can be a real challenge for busy nonprofit professionals to find the time to research and implement new fundraising strategies. That's why we've created a new blog series called Fundraising Essentials, based on the…
Read ArticleFebruary 16, 2022
6 steps to help you create a fundraising planDoes your organization need to create a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan helps you prioritize your work and guides your way to fundraising success. Without one, you’ll have a hard time effectively focusing your time and energy to best serve your organization. And you’ll probably…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2022
Acknowledging memorial gifts: What you need to knowAs a fundraiser, your daily or weekly routine likely includes sending acknowledgment letters to donors who made a gift to your organization. You may be so accustomed to this process that you don’t have to think twice before generating an acknowledgment letter and dropping it…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2022
How to acknowledge gifts from donor-advised fundsNot exactly sure what donor-advised funds are or what to do when your organization receives a gift from one? Here’s a quick guide you can use. Overview A donor-advised fund, otherwise referred to as a DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle established by institutions like investment…
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2022
How to start a planned giving program without a planned giving officerHow to start a planned giving program without a planned giving officer Want to talk about death and finances? Didn’t think so. Planned giving, at its core, is indeed about death and finances, so if the words “planned giving” tie your stomach in knots, you’re…
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2022
How to set realistic fundraising goals with a gift pyramidHave you ever been disappointed by the results of your fundraising appeal or event? A fundraising effort can fall short of its goal simply because the goal wasn’t realistic. Oftentimes, it’s only when you’re looking backward that you recognize the goal was nearly impossible to…
Read ArticleJanuary 27, 2022
Entering a pledge in your donor management systemWe are often asked about the best way to deal with the difficult task of tracking gifts that people commit to make sometime in the future, especially when dealing with monthly donations. The question is, should we use the pledge functionality all the time? Like…
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