
Gifts of Stock: Your Biggest Opportunity for the Year-End Giving Season
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising StrategiesYour biggest opportunity for mega year-end gifts is to seek gifts of stock.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas & Strategies
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising StrategiesThere are three key steps you can take as early as possible that will help you engage the right leadership donors.

5 Tips for a Profitable Year-End Appeal Campaign
Donor-Centered Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Year-End Fundraising Strategies The busy fall fundraising season is upon us, and we want to be sure you nail your year-end campaign. All of our clients, whether they're running a capital campaign, or ramping up their major gift program, all ask for - and need - our guidance…

Gifts of Stock: Your Biggest Opportunity for the Year-End Giving Season
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising StrategiesYour biggest opportunity for mega year-end gifts is to seek gifts of stock.

10 Steps to Write a Fundraising Appeal Letter That Works
Asking for Donations, Marketing and Communications, Year-End Fundraising Strategies Can you write a compelling fundraising appeal letter? It's one of the most basic skills for every fundraising professional. A fundraising appeal letter is both art and science. It seems that everyone struggles with appeal letters. Everyone…

Donor Renewals: The Easiest Gifts to Close for Your Year-End Campaign
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising StrategiesDonor renewals offer the quickest, easiest gifts for your year-end campaign. Here's how to keep your current donors from slipping away.

Don’t Forget to Approach Your Major Donors for Year-End Gifts
Major Gifts, Year-End Fundraising StrategiesWe all know that year-end is the most productive time of the year for fundraising. So let's take advantage of the generosity this season and make sure you bring in the year-end gifts to meet your fundraising goal. With only a few days left…

Donors are Stepping Up! Giving Was Up 7.5% in the First Half of This Year
Inspiration, Year-End Fundraising Strategies Remember April, when we were all clenching our teeth and thinking “Oh wow, this is not the year for fundraising. How will we get through it?” Well, it turns out recent data proves that 2020 is actually a great year for fundraising. So…

5 Ways Board Members Can Boost Your Virtual Year-End Campaign
Board Members and Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising Strategies This year, your year-end fundraising campaign may look a little different. With social distancing still the norm for many people, you'll be using digital tools and direct mail, with no personal visits or gatherings. You need your board…

3 Quick Year-End Tips to Close Out the Year Over Goal!
Year-End Fundraising Strategies The last week of the calendar year is upon us. Your office may be closing down for the holidays. And you are ready to plan a nice restful vacation! However, there's still work to be done. I'll bet that your donors are feeling very generous. So,…

#1 Strategy to Finish Your Fiscal Year-End Over Goal
Year-End Fundraising Strategies It's that time of year - we are all focused on making our goals for the fiscal year-end. June 30th is just around the corner, and all of our numbers will be totaled up. Here's how to make sure that you'll be zooming over goal this…

Three Quick Ways to Snag Last Minute Online Gifts
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Strategies We're approaching the last week of the year. You know what that means! Hopefully - it means a flood of online gifts and donations through your digital donation portal. AND remember . . . more and more people will be making their gifts…

Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts for December
Year-End Fundraising Strategies December is a wildly busy month for many fundraisers. Year-end fundraising is closing out, and we are all stampeding towards our goals. With things being so busy, where should you focus? To help you, here are my top Fundraising Do's and…

Should You Include Major Donor Prospects in Your Year-End Appeal?
Major Gifts, Year-End Fundraising Strategies I get so many questions about how to handle major donor prospects at year end. Here's the challenge - you've developed close, friendly, easy connections with your major gift prospects. You're investing tons of time with these…

Top Facebook Marketing Blunders That Could Hurt Your Year-End Campaign
Year-End Fundraising StrategiesOh my, Facebook is calling! What to do about all the social media opportunities out there? It's Social Media month here at Fired-Up Fundraising - and we're tackling the vast and changing world of social media. My focus is on how to use social…

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes In Your Fundraising Appeal Letter
Annual Giving, Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Year-End Fundraising Strategies 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…