Fundraising Strategy is a comprehensive approach to raise funds for Nonprofit Organizations. It is essential for nonprofits to develop and implement a well-thought-out fundraising strategy to ensure sustained financial support for their operations and programs. A fundraising strategy encompasses a wide range of initiatives such as hosting fundraising events, engaging supporters, utilizing online platforms, and seeking sponsorships.

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Creating a Donor-Centered Case Statement

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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

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?

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

The New Fundraising Frontier: Cryptocurrency

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Looks like cryptocurrency is here to stay. And, yes, it’s time for all nonprofits to get set up to receive donations in the form of cryptocurrency. Because there are plenty of donors with appreciated crypto investments.  Yes, cryptocurrency…

10 Fundraising Responsibilities of Every Board Member

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What are the fundraising responsibilities of board members of a nonprofit organization? Above all, board members carry the legal responsibility for the fiduciary care of their nonprofit. In that vein, it's their responsibility to ensure that…

(MG Series #6) How to Secure a Transformational Gift

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We all dream about securing transformational gifts. Those are the gifts that can change your organization’s trajectory into a new, expanded reach. These are the gifts that can blow your mind – with all they can accomplish and the impact…

Managing Your Major Gift Portfolio Can Be This Easy

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Portfolio management may seem like a technical term. But it’s an excellent format to help you focus your attention on your best, and most likely donor prospects. Of course, one of the secrets to successful mega fundraising is identifying…

Our Predictions: Fundraising Trends for 2021

With a new year comes a hopeful new outlook.  We're all glad to see 2020 go. What a year it has been: we suffered through a terrible pandemic, disruption of our lives, families, workplaces, a volatile political climate, and much more.…

Why we think there are new rules for fundraising today

By Dr. Kathryn Gamble These days have been anything but usual.  Managing a fundraising program has become almost a herculean effort. Much of the challenge is due to the uncertainty that surrounds us regarding the pandemic.  For the…

How Your Data Can Cut Off Your Fundraising Revenue at the Knees

Here's a post by my colleague Dr. Kathryn Gamble, our data expert: Are you walking away from future fundraising revenue?   Try this test. Can you easily pull a list of individual donors who have given year to date including amount,…

4 Key Fundraising Trends to Watch from the Rogare Think Tank

What really is the true state of fundraising in the US? Our nonprofit landscape keeps shifting and changing more than ever. Can anybody tell us what really is the true state of fundraising in the US right now? Fortunately, the international…

Top Takeaways from #AFPICON 2019!

#AFPICON is always a terrific experience - with the best minds in fundraising in the room. We all come together to learn and share the latest research, trends and strategies. Here are some of my favorite ideas that I heard and shared…

Major Gift Series #7: How to Develop Friendly, Authentic Relationships with Major Donors

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Here’s #7 in my series of major gift fundraising posts to help you build up and expand your major gift revenue. I’m sharing some of my best advice to help YOU and your team bring in the major gifts that are out there for your nonprofit. Today,…

The 12 Essential Systems Every Nonprofit Needs for Mega Fundraising Success

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Your nonprofit needs revenue to run and expand its programs. And, fundraising brings in the revenue - generating money so you can do more good in the world. Perfecting fundraising is a no-brainer. So, let’s focus on the critical core systems…

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes In Your Fundraising Appeal Letter

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  Fundraising appeal letter mistakes - 5 key items to avoid Your year-end appeal letter just might be missing the boat. Here are some common fundraising appeal letter mistakes I see so very often:  1. Your call to action is weak. Lots…

Who Decides Fundraising Strategy at Your Organization?

We've all been there! You run into lots and lots of discussion -- and even dissension -- even arguing -- about the best way to go about raising money. About what fundraising approaches will work best for your organization. And you know…