Two Key Questions to Ask Every Donor: Unlocking Deeper Engagement for Arts and LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
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Spark Change. Elevate Giving!
There are 2 key questions every donor should be asked.
Brian
Sep 33 min read
5 Tips for Your Successful End-of-Year Fundraising using a Culture of Philanthropy
As the year winds down, many nonprofits ramp up their fundraising efforts to meet annual goals and set the stage for the year ahead. The...
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Brian
Jul 173 min read
Starting Your Major Gifts Program: It's Like Growing a Garden.
Are you thinking about starting a major gifts program? Read this blog!
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Brian
Jun 263 min read
Cultivating Success: 10 Ways Board Members Can Raise Funds for Nonprofits
Board members play a pivotal role in the flourishing of nonprofit organizations. Much like gardeners tending to a thriving garden, their...
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Brian
Apr 103 min read
Giving to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
Are you leading an LGBTQ+ organization and struggling to create sustainable funding? According to the LGBTQ+ Index report, by Indiana...
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Brian
Feb 224 min read
4 Steps to Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
What is a “culture of philanthropy?” What are the benefits? Creating a culture of philanthropy can grow your organization’s mission and...
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Brian
Feb 73 min read
Providing Value with Donor Visits
Donor visits provide value and build trust with your nonprofit.
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Brian
Jan 103 min read
Why Segmentation = Good Fundraising.
An apple isn’t an orange, and an orange isn’t a kiwi. Your first-time donor isn’t like your retained donor and your retained donor may...
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Brian
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Creating Your Stewardship Plan
A stewardship plan can make all the difference.
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Brian
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Six Steps to Your Fundraising Plan
Fundraising and stewardship plans come in all shapes and sizes and can seem overwhelming if you haven’t created one. Even if you have...
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Brian
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Can Closing the Trust Gap Lead to Increased Funding?
Early GivingTuesday reporting showed giving remained flat despite inflation and so much uncertainty in the world right now. Donor...
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Brian
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Fundraising Metrics can be Your Friend.
A lot of your time and energy goes into fundraising: thank you calls to donors, sending fundraising appeals, event planning, hand-written...
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saggi11
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Get on the Love Bus! Getting Board Members to raise money in December!
Get your board to help raise money for your end-of-year campaign.
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saggi11
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Stuck Like Glue!
I’m always reminded of Sugarland’s song, “Stuck Like Glue”, when I think about donor stewardship. “Absolutely no one who knows me better...
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saggi11
Oct 19, 20232 min read
The Fundraising 360°
Wondering how to take your fundraising to the next level? The Fundraising 360° might be what you're looking for.
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saggi11
Sep 8, 20232 min read
You want me to do what…Fundraise?
Too often, when we talk about a “culture of philanthropy” it’s assumed everyone tied to the organization should be asking for money. The...
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Brian
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Fundraising is a Team Effort
No doubt you get many emails every day. However, today, you receive a random email from someone at a foundation asking to meet with you...
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