January 27, 2021
3 questions to ask as you plan your annual reportMany nonprofits create annual reports to provide financial transparency to their donors, thank supporters, and share the impact of the organization’s work over the past year. How can you prepare an annual report that conveys your organization’s message and is compelling to your supporters? Ask yourself…
Read ArticleDecember 22, 2020
4 simple ways to be a sustainable fundraiserAs a fundraiser, you work hard to ensure that your nonprofit has multiple sources of funding. It’s a crucial component of your organization’s sustainability. But how often do you consider your own sustainability as a fundraiser? The high rate of turnover among fundraisers is well-documented, and…
Read ArticleDecember 8, 2020
A simple 5-step checklist for fundraising emailsEmail appeals are an important component of your fundraising efforts. Before you click "Send" on your fundraising email, run through this simple 5-step checklist to make sure recipients will be able to successfully support your organization. Is your organization listed as the sender? Unless your…
Read ArticleNovember 11, 2020
6 tips for successfully acknowledging pledgesWhen it comes to managing pledges in your donor management system, it's important to understand what they are and how to best acknowledge them. What is a pledge? A pledge is a constituent’s promise to donate a specific sum to an organization. The donor fulfills the…
Read ArticleOctober 27, 2020
Your simple #GivingTuesday checklistThe idea behind #GivingTuesday is simple enough: It’s designed to encourage making online gifts to nonprofits on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. But a successful #GivingTuesday requires careful planning in advance. Here’s a quick checklist you can follow to get your organization ready for #GivingTuesday…
Read ArticleOctober 6, 2020
How to create an acknowledgment template for sponsorshipsSponsorships might be an important funding source for your nonprofit organization. As you prepare to solicit sponsorships, set some time aside to prepare an acknowledgment template specifically for your sponsors. Sponsorships are different from a typical charitable gift, so there are some key elements to keep…
Read ArticleSeptember 24, 2020
Six tips to prepare a successful mailingWhether you’re sending out a solicitation letter for your annual appeal, an event invitation, or a newsletter, a successful postal mailing requires careful planning and careful review. Here’s a simple checklist of six tips to help you prepare a successful mailing. 6 tips for a…
Read ArticleAugust 13, 2020
Your guide to writing a compelling appeal letterAre you staring at an empty screen, trying to craft a compelling fundraising appeal letter? We’ve all been there! Check out our collection of resources to take you from blank page to rough draft to polished appeal letter, complete with remittance envelope and acknowledgment letter,…
Read ArticleJuly 22, 2020
Lessons from political campaigns for year-end appealsAs appeal season draws closer, there are some key takeaways from political campaigns you can incorporate into your appeal plan. Consider these two scenarios: Imagine it’s 5pm on a local election day. You get a call from a volunteer with candidate XYZ’s campaign, asking if…
Read ArticleJuly 9, 2020
Use financial statements to create a stronger fundraising planYour organization’s financial statements offer a wealth of information that you can use to create a well-crafted and realistic fundraising plan. A fundraising plan is your guide to how much money you need to raise, why you need to raise it, and how you’ll raise it. You don’t…
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