October 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 ArticleAugust 2, 2016
Create spectacular donation forms your donors will love Undoubtedly, you’ve heard that online giving is on the rise. And, I’m guessing that many of you have already dipped your toe into the online giving scene. But are you wondering if you’ve got it right? Do you have a donation form, but it’s…
Read ArticleJuly 11, 2016
How to assess your donor database health One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit fundraisers is incomplete or unorganized donor data. You can improve the health of your donor database by performing a donor database audit. Not sure if you need to? Consider this scenario: You’re tasked with raising some much…
Read ArticleJune 24, 2016
How to Make Each Year’s Giving Day Better Than The LastParticipating in a 24-hour online giving day event such as #GivingTuesday or Give Local is a great opportunity for non-profits of all sizes to attract brand-new donors. While it’s important to plan ahead for your giving day to ensure its success, it’s just as important…
Read ArticleFebruary 4, 2016
Are you participating in Give Local America?May 3, 2016 marks a major day of fundraising across the U.S., kind of like a #GivingTuesday in the Spring. What started as a few local campaigns has blossomed into an enormous collection of fundraising efforts under the banner Give Local America! Many local foundations offer…
Read ArticleJanuary 4, 2016
Are you still using Excel to manage your donor data? Image by Software Advice According to a 2015 Software Advice research report, 52 percent of nonprofits are still using Excel and Google Docs to run their development operations. While spreadsheets and documents can be a good place to start for a young nonprofit just beginning…
Read ArticleDecember 17, 2015
3 quick tips for writing donor-centered thank you lettersYour appeal has been mailed, and now the donations are arriving. It’s time to thank your donors! Use this opportunity to craft a donor-centered thank you letter so your supporters feel great about their donation and are inspired to give again. Here are three tips…
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