July 11, 2018
6 resources for a successful fundraising event
A well-planned fundraising event can boost your organization’s revenue, raise awareness of your mission, and cultivate relationships with supporters. We know it takes a lot to plan and execute a successful event, and we’ve rounded up these resources to offer help as you tackle your…
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June 21, 2018
How to ensure the success of your next fundraising hire
When you’re hiring a new member of your development team, it is important to get a good grasp of your current development operations so you’ll be better able to hire the right candidate. Before you delve into the interviewing process, there are four important questions…
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June 14, 2018
Expert tips on moving to a new donor management system
LGL interview: Experienced LGL data migration consultant shares learnings on migrating to new donor management software Timi Paccioretti (Customer Success Manager at Little Green Light) recently talked with data migration consultant Carrie Grote about how she assists clients adopting a new donor management system,…
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June 6, 2018
How to avoid losing touch with your supporters using NCOA
Fundraisers always strive to write appeal letters that inspire donors to contribute, but even the most compelling appeal letter won’t bring in results if donors don’t receive it. As you plan your next appeal mailing, consider running your database through the National Change of Address…
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May 1, 2018
4 strategies to make the most of your development committee
Development committees have the potential to turbocharge your development efforts, but managing them can sometimes feel like a tedious chore. One time, I hit a point where I felt like the committee chair and I were stuck in a rut. We spent most of our…
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April 23, 2018
Using online forms to simplify your work
Are you looking for an opportunity to put technology to work at your nonprofit? Our newest ebook, Using Online Forms to Simplify Your Workload, provides some great examples on how nonprofits such as yours have used web-based forms to save valuable time by easily collecting…
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April 19, 2018
How to raise more money with effective remittance envelopes
Remittance envelopes may be the unsung heroes of a successful appeal. A well-crafted letter inspires your donors; a remittance envelope makes it easy for them to turn that inspiration into action and actually donate to your organization. The reason for this couldn't be simpler: The…
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April 6, 2018
A simple plan to help you retain event sponsors
Once 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. Leading up…
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March 14, 2018
How to avoid the stress of last-minute event sponsorship details
Managing the details of event sponsorships can quickly dominate a fundraiser’s time in the weeks and days leading up to your organization’s special event. Luckily, you can save yourself the stress of dealing with last-minute event sponsorship details by following some or all of…
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February 22, 2018
Should your organization start a membership program?
How can you decide if launching a membership program is right for your organization? To gain some insights, I talked with Gayle L. Gifford of Cause & Effect Inc. With over 30 years of experience providing consulting services to nonprofits, Gayle has seen many organizations grapple…
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