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Creating a Donor-Centered Case Statement

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 Gift Fundraising

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

3 Reasons Capital Campaigns Lose Their Momentum

Capital Campaign

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…

The New Fundraising Frontier: Cryptocurrency

Fundraising Strategy, Major Gift Fundraising

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…

Why Fundraising Was the Right Choice: Kathryn’s Story

Inspiration

Have you ever had one of those affirming moments where your inner voice says you have made the right choice – you are on the right path? Let me share a story with you. A story about a young woman and her father, and the gentleman…

The Journey from a Fundraiser to Consultant: Lessons Learned

Inspiration, Nonprofit Leadership

Moving from fundraising practitioner to consultant can be challenging. Find out lessons learned by Gail Perry as she undertook this journey.

How I Got Started in Fundraising: Gail’s Story

Inspiration

Explore Gail Perry's lessons learned as a brand new fundraiser at Duke University back when she got started in fundraising.

The Fundraiser’s Kiss of Death: Talking Too Much

Donor Cultivation, Inspiration

Learn why it’s important to listen to the donor, rather than make a presentation. And why talking too much is a fundraiser's kiss of death.

How Board Members Can Help Increase Donations by 39%

Annual Giving, Board Members & Fundraising, Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

If you are serving as a nonprofit board member, I'm sure you are often asked to help in fundraising. Here's how you and your fellow board members can help increase donations to your organization by 39% - without having to do any "asking." To…

Planning a Campaign? Add Power and Influence

Capital Campaign

We were helping one of our clients work through a challenge yesterday. Our client, a national organization, is planning a $300 million capital campaign. The problem is, the organization’s board is not composed of "heavy hitters" so…

How to be Truly Donor-Centric – by Simone Joyaux

Donor-Centered Fundraising

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