Fundraising Blog Topics
5 Steps to Create a Profitable Fundraising Plan in 2023
Fundraising Plan, Fundraising Strategy
Why do you need a full-fledged, profitable fundraising plan?
A fundraising plan will help you operate a full efficient and profitability - and you'll raise far more money with a plan of action.
It will help you control the flow of work in…
5 Ways to Give Board Members a Fundraising Makeover in 2023
Board Members & Fundraising
Are your board members unsure about fundraising? Do they back off when you want their help?
It's actually pretty normal. Especially if your board members are not familiar with fundraising - how it works and how to make it successful.
And…
Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor?
Nonprofit Leadership
The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out.
And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors.
This is a guest post from expert author John…
10 Fundraising Topics You Need to Master in 2023
Fundraising Plan
It’s back to basics time.
It’s an uncertain environment out there for fundraising these days - at least in the US.
Talk of major changes in tax policy and government funding has many nonprofit leaders worried, for good reason.
So if…
Master Your Fundraising Calendar
Fundraising Plan, Fundraising StrategyThis is the year to master the fundraising basics.
There are clear strategies that you can follow to build lifetime donor relationships and fully fund your nonprofit's mission. It really can be done!
These strategies will give you the highest…
Creating a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit (Burnout Prevention Plan!)
InspirationHere's my review of the fabulous book by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout.
How to Craft a Killer Thank You Letter
Donor-Centered Fundraising
Can you pull off a drop-dead, killer thank you letter?
One that makes your donor so very happy that she made her gift?
You want to write a killer thank you letter that will:
Assure your nervous donor that she made a wise investment.
…
How to Get Your Whole Organization Behind Major Gift Fundraising
Culture of Philanthropy
What would be possible if your whole organization supported a full-scale major gift fundraising program?
You’d be able to raise tons of money to fund important projects and urgent expenses at your organization.
You’d have a cadre…
How to Engage Board Members in Fundraising
Board Members & Fundraising, Major Gift Fundraising, Motivating Board Members
Are you trying to engage board members in fundraising?
How about helping with major gift connections? Would you like your board members to open doors to their contacts?
Usually everyone answers “yes” to these questions.
But getting…
#1 Tip to Snag Last-Minute Online Fundraising Gifts
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Are you hoping to snag tons of last-minute online gifts?
Here's my #1 recommendation to help you raise the most money this week.
There's a lot of money at play for last-minute online gifts.
Many donors will be inspired by the holiday season…
Your End of Year Giving Email Subject Lines (knock them off)
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Are your fundraising email appeals ready and lined up for the last week of the year? Is your email subject line click worthy?
It's not too late to tweak them and sharpen up your ask.
Remember, as much as 10% of your ENTIRE ANNUAL giving…
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