July 27, 2021
7 tips to improve your email appeals Email appeals are an important component of year-end fundraising. With all the clutter in our inboxes, it’s important to craft email appeals that get opened and make it easy for the recipient to donate. Here are 7 quick tips for improving your email appeals:…
Read ArticleJuly 21, 2021
4 ways to prepare for your year-end appeal nowYour year-end appeal can feel a long way off in the midst of summer, but it will be here before you know it. Dedicate time now to planning your appeal, and you'll thank yourself later. Here are 4 suggestions to help you prepare in advance…
Read ArticleJuly 7, 2021
25 terms every new fundraiser should knowOne of the most challenging aspects of being a new fundraiser is getting familiar with the vocabulary that goes along with the job. To help make things easier for you, we’ve put together 25 terms that you’ll likely encounter sooner rather than later. 25 fundraising…
Read ArticleJune 16, 2021
The benefits of having an in-kind gift policy In-kind gifts of goods bring in much-needed supplies for your organization and free up funds for other expenses. They also help you build relationships with individual and corporate donors who might not make a financial contribution to your organization. Those are the positive aspects…
Read ArticleJune 3, 2021
Are you keeping in touch with virtual event attendees?Many organizations have chosen to offer virtual events due to Covid-19 rather than cancelling events altogether. As a result, your events may have attracted new attendees who wouldn’t have been able to attend an in-person event, because of geography or other reasons. Have you communicated…
Read ArticleMay 28, 2021
How to get familiar with four key non-profit financial statements Non-profit financial statements can be intimidating. But you don’t need a degree in accounting to have a working understanding of them. By familiarizing yourself with four key financial statements, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how your fundraising efforts fit into the organization’s overall…
Read ArticleApril 28, 2021
A small book with big takeaways for nonprofit professionalsIf you work in a very small nonprofit, you’ve probably encountered one of these scenarios: When registering for a webinar, you're required to select your operating budget from a dropdown menu. The least amount listed is $500,000, so you choose that one—even though it dwarfs…
Read ArticleApril 15, 2021
3 simple ways to set your development committee up for successA development committee has the potential to maximize your organization's fundraising efforts, as long as you prepare and engage your committee members. Here are 3 simple ways to set your development committee members up for success: 1. Get the meeting agenda and any…
Read ArticleMarch 25, 2021
How to write a development job postingIf you’re hiring for a development position at your organization, you may be struggling to write a job posting that attracts applicants. To get some expert guidance, I reached out to Laura Weinman of Kistner Eddy Executive Services (KEES). Laura has more than 20 years of experience…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2021
4 tips to help you prepare for the Form 990 Most federally tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual tax return with the Internal Revenue Service called the Form 990. If you’re a development officer for a nonprofit, it’s unlikely that the responsibility for completing the Form 990 falls to you. But, it’s…
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