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
charity overhead, overhead, charity operating costs
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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
fundraising do's & don'ts, donors, donor stewardship, donor relations, fundraising campaigns
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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON'Ts #9

In this installation of “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts”, we explore the relative importance of a pair of metrics that we tend to monitor when executing funding campaigns. One is an extraordinarily common variable that perhaps gets tracked too closely, while the other unequivocally demands more of our attention.

FUNDRAISING DOs & DON'Ts #9

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #11

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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.

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WHY SEARCHING FOR CORE OPERATING GRANTS IS UNWISE

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WHY SEARCHING FOR CORE OPERATING GRANTS IS UNWISE

New and burgeoning charities often are continually in search of funding sources that cover core operating expenses. However, what many organizations fail to consider is how the strict rules and parameters imposed by core funders might limit the impact of their programs and threaten their future viability.

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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 #8

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #8

With Giving Tuesday a single week away, for this week’s FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts I thought it would be appropriate to suggest a couple of quick important fundraising rules that your organization should observe to ensure the success of its campaign.

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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) Fundraising Volunteer Roles For People Who Hate Asking

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Five (5) Fundraising Volunteer Roles For People Who Hate Asking

Want to help your charity with fundraising, but you hate asking others for money? Good news! Here are five (5) ways you can significantly strengthen your non-profit’s fundraising activities that involve zero soliciting for funding,

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #6

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #6

Peer-to-peer appeals have become a staple fundraising method for many charities since the advent of social media.  For this week’s “FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts” we raise a couple of crucial points we must remember if we want to make peer-to-peer a part of our fund development strategies.

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #4

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FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts #4

Choosing the right person to request donations can make or break an organization’s fundraising campaign.  In this week’s segment of FUNDRAISING DOs & DON’Ts, we suggest who you should and should not appoint as your charity’s “asker”.

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"The Everyday Philanthropist" By Dan Pallotta Will Change How Many View Fundraising!

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"The Everyday Philanthropist" By Dan Pallotta Will Change How Many View Fundraising!

Struggling to get your boards and volunteers more involved in your charity’s fundraising activities? Read “The Everyday Philanthropist” by Dan Pallotta and learn how you can change the way your organization sees fundraising.

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EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES TAKE TIME TO DEVELOP – NEVER RUSH IT!

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EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP STRATEGIES TAKE TIME TO DEVELOP – NEVER RUSH IT!

Establishing a robust donor stewardship strategy is a major part of a charity's sustainable fundraising plan and requires years to develop. However, rushing it can have devastating consequences for your organization's donor base.

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When Celebrating, Do It With Purpose!

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When Celebrating, Do It With Purpose!

Whenever there is a cause for celebration like the Yuletide Season, birthdays, successful fundraising campaigns or grant approvals, don’t view it simply as a chance to wine, dine and be merry.  Celebrate with a purpose and use the momentum to accelerate the pursuit of your organization’s mission.

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How Do You Properly Reconnect With Lapsed Supporters?

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How Do You Properly Reconnect With Lapsed Supporters?

Regaining the support of a disenchanted lapsed donor who departed under unpleasant circumstances is never an easy task and is certainly not for the faint of heart. So how do you welcome unhappy former supporters back to the fold?

 
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