June 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…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2022
How to make your special events more meaningfulMaking your nonprofit's special events more meaningful is more important than ever! Whether your organization is hosting in-person events again or continues to host virtual events, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker is full of insights for you…
Read ArticleFebruary 24, 2022
How to maximize your fundraising successAre you looking for ways to maximize your fundraising success? It can be a real challenge for busy nonprofit professionals to find the time to research and implement new fundraising strategies. That's why we've created a new blog series called Fundraising Essentials, based on the…
Read ArticleFebruary 16, 2022
6 steps to help you create a fundraising planDoes your organization need to create a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan helps you prioritize your work and guides your way to fundraising success. Without one, you’ll have a hard time effectively focusing your time and energy to best serve your organization. And you’ll probably…
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