August 29, 2022
Are you tracking grants effectively?When it comes to managing a grants program for your nonprofit, do you have a way of tracking those grants effectively? For many nonprofit organizations, applying for grants from private foundations can be an important component of their annual fundraising plan. Ideally, the process of…
Read ArticleJuly 28, 2022
5 internal uses for a case statementA case statement is a succinct and jargon-free summary of your organization’s work that compels people to support it. In essence, it’s an invitation to give. You may feel that unless your organization is preparing for a capital campaign, you don’t need a case statement.…
Read ArticleJuly 15, 2022
Are you ready to solicit major gifts effectively?Is your nonprofit organization ready to solicit major gifts? Whatever its scale, your organization probably already has the support of some major donors. The term “major donor” is relative, so whether a major donor is someone who gives $250 or $25,000, it’s important that you’re…
Read ArticleJune 28, 2022
How to create an annual report for your volunteersOrganizations focus a lot of effort on conveying gratitude to financial donors. Sometimes the essential and important work of volunteers can appear invisible to other stakeholders. Why not showcase the impact of your volunteers, too? By creating an annual report for your volunteers, you can…
Read ArticleJune 15, 2022
Can events meet your nonprofit organization’s needs?Events can sometimes seem like the best way to meet some of your nonprofit organization’s needs. You’ll raise money, you’ll welcome new donors and prospects, and more people will be familiar with your organization’s mission. Perfect solution, right? In some carefully planned cases, yes. But…
Read ArticleJune 9, 2022
Is it ok to use spreadsheets to track donors?As a new nonprofit organization you may be wondering, "Is it ok to use spreadsheets to track donors?" If you’re working on capacity building for a brand-new nonprofit, you will likely be tempted to track your list of potential donors in an Excel spreadsheet or…
Read ArticleJune 2, 2022
How to plan your way to fundraising successThe concept of a fundraising plan can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to fundraising or you’re fundraising for a small organization. The reality is that having a pre-planned strategy will be an asset to you as you fundraise throughout the year, no matter how…
Read ArticleMay 25, 2022
How to make donor thank you calls an integral part of your processFor many organizations, donor thank you calls fall under the category of “nice to do,” not “have to do.” You may be scrambling to acknowledge gifts, and thank you calls seem impossible to fit in. Yet some organizations have successfully incorporated thank you calls into…
Read ArticleMay 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…
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