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Why You Need a Formal Fundraising Plan To Raise The Money Of Your Dreams

Summer is here, and it's time to get organized with a well-thought-out formal Fundraising Plan for the year. Why not take time right now - while things may be slowing down? Use this time to create a blueprint for a smart, well-oiled fundraising…

Who Decides Fundraising Strategy at Your Organization?

Fundraising Strategy

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…

Moves Management Strategies: “Meaningful Contacts” with Your Donors

Major Gift Fundraising

Do you ever struggle to come up with exactly the right moves management strategies for your favorite donors? If you're trying to cultivate deeper relationships and "move" them along to an eventual major gift, then here's what you need:…

How to Secure Mega Sponsorships for Your Fundraising Event!

Events

Fundraising event sponsorships are a different animal - but they offer huge potential. I’m pleased to bring the amazing Chris Baylis of the Sponsorship Collective to my readers in this guest post. Chris has wowed my peeps with mind-blowing…

Seven Deadly Sins of Fundraising Events

Events

Oh boy, we’ve all been there. We've seen disasters at fundraising events - little ones and . . . huge ones, haven’t we? Some mistakes ruined the evening’s energy. Others ruined the auction. So don’t make these mistakes at YOUR next…

198 Nonprofit Fundraising Event Tips to Maximize Your Profit

Events

Your fundraising event is a huge amount of work, and it takes countless hours of volunteer and staff time. Let's make sure all this work pays off - so that you make as much money as possible from your event! These tips will help…

Top 10 Tips to Make More Money, Have More Fun at Your Fundraising Event

Annual Giving, Events

Fundraising event tips are here! May is Party Month here at Fired-Up Fundraising. Today I'm sharing how to make more money and have more fun with YOUR own fundraising events. We all have events, so let's make them fun and also highly profitable. First:…