April 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 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…
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2023
4 tips to manage event sponsorshipsIt takes a lot of work to manage an event, so it’s important to have systems in place to handle details like event sponsorships. Follow these four suggestions to create a system to manage event sponsorships that can work well for you and your sponsors: 1. …
Read ArticleFebruary 13, 2023
Awesome stewardship ideas that will wow your donorsWith year-end almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your stewardship plans for next year. You’ve undoubtedly been putting plans in place to take advantage of what is typically the biggest gift giving month of the year (December, that is!). By also having…
Read ArticleFebruary 9, 2023
How to address compassion fatigue at your nonprofitWhat’s the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout, and how can nonprofit organizations address these challenges? To learn more, I spoke with Jessica Dolce, an educator who offers compassion fatigue and resilience training. Understanding compassion fatigue Jessica’s definition of compassion fatigue is a "profound physical,…
Read ArticleFebruary 8, 2023
5 simple ways fundraisers can avoid burnoutBurnout is a common complaint among small shop fundraisers and the idea of being able to avoid it may sometimes seem insurmountable. Nonprofit staff members, especially small shop fundraisers, are often tasked with juggling multiple priorities each day, from writing grant applications to thanking donors…
Read ArticleJanuary 26, 2023
Eight tips from the LGL Consultant NetworkWith the flurry of year-end activity behind you, the members of the LGL Consultant Network have great tips that your nonprofit can implement now to ensure that you’re set up for fundraising success in the months ahead. As consultant Felicia Terry notes, when your donor…
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