May 17, 2023
4 tips to maximize the benefits of a community giving dayThe weeks leading up to a community giving day are a blur of social media posts and e-blasts. In order to maximize the benefits of those efforts, it’s crucial that you also have a plan in place for afterward. Otherwise, those donors who supported you…
Read ArticleMay 4, 2023
The Field Guide to Fundraising for NonprofitsIt’s always a treat to encounter a fundraising resource that’s motivating while also clearly grounded in reality. The Field Guide to Fundraising for Nonprofits: Fusing Creativity and New Best Practices by Sarah B. Lange isn’t a newly published book, but it’s new to me. And…
Read ArticleApril 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,…
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