June 9, 2014
Make a stewardship plan to improve fundraising resultsAs you develop your annual giving program, it’s important to incorporate multiple touch points throughout the year to effectively engage your constituents in your mission. The goal of your cultivation and stewardship plan is to have your constituents invest in your mission, and ensure that…
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Learn how to segment your annual campaignClick on image to watch a 2 minute video explanation. Introduction This pyramid represents a simple segmentation you can use when planning your annual appeals. The higher up in the pyramid, the more important the segment is in terms of reaching your fundraising goals. That’s…
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10 techniques for raising major giftsI just returned from the NCEA (Catholic Educators) conference in New Orleans, which brought together a large group (over 6,000) of dedicated professionals. Several presentations were about advancement and fundraising, and a lot of the focus was on major gift giving and cultivation of these…
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Six steps to a successful appealIntroduction to a six-part series The development of a comprehensive annual giving program can be a daunting task. But this series of six short articles provides a tested method of making your annual giving program manageable and successful. A well-documented first step toward a solid…
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Recognizing valuable prospects right under your nose!6 Steps to a Successful Appeal: Part one of a six-part series The following are keys to building a successful appeal for any non-profit organization or school: Take your donor information seriously Use your data to drive strategy Be more personal in your approach Reaching…
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Can you raise more money by segmenting your database?6 Steps in a Successful Appeal: Part two of a six-part series Segmentation is the practice of categorizing constituents into mutually exclusive groups based on a set of criteria, such as giving history and expected future giving or affinity for your organization. It can help…
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How to assess if your fundraising plan is working6 Steps to a Successful Appeal: Part six of a six-part series To make the most of your annual giving program, set clear goals and then incorporate measurement tools into your plan. A successful plan will include regular evaluation of your strategies' successes and failures,…
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How to find your most passionate donorsIn a March 2012 interview conducted by Phyllis Freedman with Chuck Longfield, the founder of Target Analytics, these two veteran fundraisers discussed what kind of data can help you identify who is really passionate about your organization. Since passion leads to larger gifts and a…
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The pros and cons of special eventsIntro from LGL: Mission Advancement Professionals (MAP), a new affiliate of Little Green Light, specializes in relational fundraising. They help nonprofits with capital campaigns, annual giving, major gifts and more. They complement LGL nicely by taking fundraising to the next level, often starting with the…
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Can Giving Days help you raise more money?Can 24-hour Giving Days help you raise more money for your nonprofit? If you're participating in Seattle's GiveBIG annual event, they can! To the many nonprofits in the Seattle area who've participated in the now annual matching donation fest known as GiveBIG, you know…
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