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5 Insanely Successful Ideas to Get The Appointment with a Major Gift Prospect
Donor Cultivation, Major Gift FundraisingIs it hard to get the appointment with a major gift prospect?
It’s can be a scary proposition. Nerve-wracking, even.
It’s really the moment of truth, isn’t?
Picking up the phone to ask for a visit can be quite scary. So is writing an…
Your Work as a Nonprofit Leader is So Very Important-Thank You!
Inspiration, Nonprofit Leadership
Do you have any idea how important your work is as a nonprofit leader?
You are making it happen day after day, my friend.
All fundraisers are stalwart nonprofit leaders.
Whatever your role in your organization, you are doing such important…
How to Get Organized to Approach Major Donors
Major Gift FundraisingSo many folks are unsure how to approach major donors.
It's scary for many folks.
Gosh, it was scary for me, too, when I first started out!
We all have challenges when it comes to major gift fundraising - and figuring out how to approach…
Major Gift Success Only Happens With These Two Systems
Major Gift FundraisingIs everyone in your organization focusing on major gifts success?
I hope you are!
Because if you want to be successful, there are the two systems you must, must have.
Just about every organization that achieves major gifts success uses these…
Fundraising Barriers: The Idea of “Fundraising” is All Wrong!
Culture of Philanthropy, Fundraising Strategy10 Ways to Screw Up Your Year End Campaign
Annual Giving, Year-End Fundraising CampaignThere's nothing more important this fall than your year-end fundraising effort!
Everybody's ramping up to reach their annual fund targets.
October thru December is the time when many nonprofits will ask for and receive most of their contributions.…
Crowdfunding Success for #GivingTuesday – 6 Key Tips
Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Are you looking for crowdfunding success?
I want to officially acknowledge crowdfunding as a smart strategy that can capture new major donors and raise serious money - all in one day.
And I like the idea of turning it all into a social media…
How to Create a Donor-Centered Fundraising Letter
Asking for Donations, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Are you wondering how to really nail a donor-centered fundraising letter?
Are you trying to create a letter for your annual campaign that can grab hold of your donor's attention quickly?
And do you want to write a letter that just makes…
5 Ways Board Members Can Boost Year-End Fundraising Over Goal
Board Members & Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Yes, your board members can boost year-end fundraising way over your goal this fall.
How?
There are easy jobs they can do and roles they can play --- and help meet and even exceed your fundraising goal this year.
The things that board members…
3 Tips for Improving Your Next Fundraising Appeal Letter
Annual Giving, Asking for Donations, Marketing & CommunicationsCan you write an amazing fundraising appeal letter? It's one of the most basic skills for every fundraiser.
But are you getting your letters right? Or wrong?
Here's how to nail your next fundraising appeal letter:
1. Make it all about the ask.
That's…
How I Saw the Light – Change Your Fundraising Communications Now!
Annual Giving, Marketing & Communications
New options in fundraising communications and social media are literally transforming fundraising today.
I admit, I was a bit slow to get with the program.
And I’m willing to bet that any boomers on your team may be slow to get this…
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