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10 Fundraising Topics You Need to Master in 2023

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

This 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!)

Inspiration

Here'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…

Report: Biggest Challenges to Major Gift Fundraising Success

Asking for Donations, Major Gift Fundraising

Nonprofits clearly see the potential that major gift fundraising success might offer. Now, we have over 550 nonprofit leaders sharing their personal challenges in major gift fundraising. The floodgates have opened here, folks. Read on for hopes,…

5 Insanely Successful Ideas to Get The Appointment with a Major Gift Prospect

Donor Cultivation, Major Gift Fundraising

Is 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 Fundraising

So 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…

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