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Happy Mother's Day 2024!!

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who made us the people we are today.

Happy Mother's Day 2024!!
donor relations, donor stewardship, fundraising, fundraising do's & don'ts, Happy Mother's Day, mother's day
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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

In this chapter of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we will look at a handful of ways how Mother’s Day can strengthen your charity’s fundraising capacity.

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11
fundraising do's & don'ts, donor stewardship, volunteers, volunteer management
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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #10

In this chapter of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we will explore why and how relatively new and peppy volunteers who haven’t yet found their place within the charity are excellent candidates play the role as Ambassadors who get conversations started with donors.

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #10
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Do People Who Complain About Charity “Overhead” ...

Conversations with friends and colleagues who firmly believe that charity overhead should be as low as possible can be awkward and exhausting. Yet they can also be viewed as opportunities to advance the public’s understanding of how operating expense items directly affect the impact of an organization’s programs.

Do People Who Complain About Charity “Overhead” Truly Understand It?
donor recognition, donor relations, donor stewardship, donors
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Too Shy To Say “Thank You”? Just Include It In ...

Do you feel awkward or uncomfortable thanking donors on behalf of your organization for their support? Simply include a “thank you” in conversations that you are already planning to have with donors. Here are three (3) types of conversations with donors where this tactic can be effectively employed.

Too Shy To Say “Thank You”? Just Include It In Regular Conversation

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Dealing With Charity Leaders With Negative Views Towards Fundraising

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Dealing With Charity Leaders With Negative Views Towards Fundraising

Although no charity should ever exploit the people they serve by unexpectantly asking them to donate what limited money they possess. However, leaving them out of fundraising appeals is also unwise.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #7

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #7

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are three (3) guiding principles for people and groups who seek to build a better society everywhere. DEI is also shaping the strategies and approaches that charities use to raise funds and create impact.

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FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

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FIVE (5) THINGS WE MUST RESPECT WHEN GETTING OUR BOARD INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING

As challenging as getting board members involved in fundraising can be, sometimes it is the charity’s fault for failing to achieve this objective. Here are five (5) important variables every charity must consider when encouraging their board to assume a more active fundraising role.

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IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

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IS EXPECTING 100% OF A CHARITY’S BOARD TO DONATE REALISTIC?

Boards with high giving rates are a sign of a healthy and sustainable fundraising strategy. Yet is it realistic or necessary that all board members donate personally to their organization? In this blog entry we explore various ways that charities can generate greater personal gifts from its board members even if some choose not to donate.

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10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

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10 Questions Every Charity Should Ask When Stewarding Relations with Their Donors

Establishing an ongoing two-way conversation with its donors is a crucial part of building a sustainable and passionate base of support for any charity. It enables an organization to learn about their donors’ interests, talents, connections and giving abilities so they may guide their supporters along their philanthropic journey. However, the task of initiating a meaningful and informative conversation can be an awkward and mysterious experience for many charities. In this article we present ten (10) fundamental questions that an organization can ask their donors to kick-start a compelling long-term discussion.

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Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

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Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

As valuable as volunteers are in the non-profit world, giving them roles for which they are not qualified nor interested can have disastrous results for charities and the people they serve. Moreover, grant-makers are often very cognisant of organizations who lack responsible volunteer management practices and this is frequently a reason why applications are denied. This entry explores three (3) effective practices that organizations can embrace to ensure that their volunteers remain their greatest resource.

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Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

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Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

Asking non-profit Board members to donate financially when they already give so much of their time and energy might seem unfair to some. However, Board members who prefer not to give might be jeopardizing the future well-being of the organizations they govern.

 
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