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Messaging in the New Landscape: Why Simple Storytelling is Not Enough

Messaging to donors needs to change. You need to be more authentic, friendly and completely transparent about finances.

Using a Feasibility Study to Close Major Gifts – Without an Ask

Capital Campaigns, Donor cultivation, Major Gifts

An expertly crafted Feasibility Study can open your donors' hearts and minds to wonderful possibilities your project will create.

ARP Brings Public Funding Opportunities Like Never Before

COVID Resources, Fundraising Strategy

Today we are highlighting the special public funding opportunity from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). You may know that the ARP, passed by Congress earlier this year, provides funds to help communities recover from the pandemic. This…

Want to Know What Your Major Donor is Thinking? Try This Question!

Capital Campaigns, Donor cultivation, Major Gifts

Want to find out what your donor is thinking? Ask them what they think or what are their impressions. It's our favorite Golden Question to ask donors.

Don’t Get Stuck in Endless Cultivation

Asking for Donations, Donor cultivation, Donor-Centered Fundraising

Don't get stuck in endless cultivation and let your donor's slip away. Move a donor from discovery questions right into a gift conversation.

What’s the Math? 3 Questions Your Board Members Really Need to Know

Board Development, Board Members and Fundraising, Motivating Board Members, Nonprofit leadership

Here's how to bring fundraising alive - help your board members understand where the money goes and what impact fundraising makes.

Capital Campaigns: Three Secrets of Success

Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Strategy

If you're nonprofit is running a capital campaign, take a look at our article for three secrets to a successful campaign.

Making a Case Statement Your Donors Will Love

Donor cultivation, Fundraising Strategy

We're sharing expert guidance on how to create a snappy, compelling case statement. Take a look and don't make the all too common mistakes.

Secret Sauce for Year-End Fundraising: Your Multi-Channel Donors

Fundraising Strategy

Check out these special strategies to connect and engage with a very special group of donors – your multi-channel donors.

Major Cryptocurrency Gifts in Just Two Weeks?

Fundraising Strategy, Major Gifts

Learn one nonprofit's story of how they raised $90K in just two weeks after signing up to accept cryptocurrency gifts.

From Bored to Blazing: 7 Steps to Get Your Board Reconnected, Reengaged and Enthusiastic

Board Development, Board Members and Fundraising, Motivating Board Members

Take a look for 7 steps to create new energy, excitement and commitment with your nonprofit board. Boards love these ideas!

3 Reasons Capital Campaigns Lose Their Momentum

Capital Campaigns

There is really nothing more painful than a capital campaign that loses its momentum. It’s a sad situation – the institution is out there in public with an important initiative, a very public goal, and major gifts designated toward…

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Messaging in the New Landscape: Why Simple Storytelling is Not Enough

Using a Feasibility Study to Close Major Gifts – Without an Ask

ARP Brings Public Funding Opportunities Like Never Before

Want to Know What Your Major Donor is Thinking? Try This Question!

Don’t Get Stuck in Endless Cultivation

What’s the Math? 3 Questions Your Board Members Really Need to Know

Capital Campaigns: Three Secrets of Success

Making a Case Statement Your Donors Will Love

Secret Sauce for Year-End Fundraising: Your Multi-Channel Donors

Major Cryptocurrency Gifts in Just Two Weeks?

From Bored to Blazing: 7 Steps to Get Your Board Reconnected, Reengaged and Enthusiastic

3 Reasons Capital Campaigns Lose Their Momentum

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