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7 Fundraising Misconceptions Holding Your Organization Back
Culture of Philanthropy, Inspiration
As we all know, fundraising can be a wildly misunderstood activity. Many nonprofit CEOs and board members bring their own personal misconceptions about fundraising when they walk in the door of a nonprofit.
Some think fundraising is awkward…

How & When to Announce a Capital Campaign
Fundraising Strategy
Often board members will challenge us about the timing of a capital campaign announcement.
The perennial question is:
"When is the right time to announce our campaign to the public?"
Sometimes organizational leaders will push…

Storytelling Tours Are Great Donor Cultivation Tools
Board Members & Fundraising, Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Major Gift FundraisingOne of our favorite donor cultivation tools is a carefully-designed storytelling tour. But we are not talking about just any tour - this is a special, scripted, step-by-step tour.
A Storytelling Tour can help you spread the word in your community…

A $5 Million Capital Campaign Ask that BOMBED
Capital Campaign, Major Gift Fundraising
I wish you could have been there. . . .
It was a hot summer day in Virginia. We were seated in a small conference room with one of Virginia's top business kingpins.
There the successful businessman sat -- so smart and so together…

How to Host a Porch Party, a Fun Donor Cultivation Event: Our Full Resource Guide!
Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Events, Friendmaking, Porch PartyThis is our complete guide to a successful Porch Party, a donor cultivation event. Small socials can help build community support and engage new donors.

Friendmaking Porch Party: Five Reasons to Have One This Summer
Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
Have you ever considered the power of a Porch Party?
This summer, you can lighten things up while you make new friends for your cause.
Here are five reasons you and your team might want to hold a friendmaking event this summer:
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Remember,…

The Important Role of Board Members at a Porch Party Friendmaking Event
Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
Board members can play important roles at donor engagement social events like Porch Parties.
We think that these no-ask Porch Party Friendmaking Events are a wonderful way for board members to help expand your organization’s reputation…

When Should You Do a “Hard” Ask vs. a “Soft” Ask
Fundraising Strategy
Asking is challenging, no matter how or when you ask. It's the moment of truth in fundraising.
Today, we're sharing a quick video outlining our recommendations on asking at donor cultivation events. If you are friendmaking, and trying to…

Porch Party Power: Feedback and Key Takeaways from the Porch Party Webinar.
Fundraising StrategyCreating small, intimate events is a superb way to reach new friends, share the impact of your cause, and engage supporters.

How to Invite Donors to an Event or Porch Party
Fundraising Strategy, Porch PartyStaging a porch party or small social is a terrific way to open the door and get in front of key philanthropists in your community.

From Porch to Philanthropy: How Porch Parties Fuel Fundraising Success
Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
At its core, a porch party friendmaking event is a gathering that combines the fun of social interactions with the purpose of cultivating relationships with potential donors.
A good Porch Party can be a masterful blend of warmth,…

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