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7 Tips for an Amazing Donor Cultivation Tour
Board Members & Fundraising, Donor Cultivation, Events, Major Gift Fundraising
Planning a donor cultivation tour? Think twice!
You don't want just any old “show and tell.”
Nope.
If you really want to nail this amazing cultivation opportunity, you need to be very careful about how your tour is set up and run.
You…
Major Gift Success: 7 Secrets Every Fundraiser and Board Member Should Know
Board Members & Fundraising, Major Gift FundraisingYour organization is seeking major gift success, right? So let's look for the actual major gift secrets that will bring you success.
Most nonprofit leaders are confused and not sure where to focus in order to create major gift success. It’s…
How to Have a Record-Breaking Charity Auction!
EventsYou know that May is "Party Month" at Fired-Up Fundraising!
We're tackling fundraising events of all types.
I've written about how to snag high dollar sponsorships. I've shared my personal top 5 tips for greater profit.
And we're even…
How to Make MUCH More Money With Event Sponsorships
EventsLet's sharpen our approach to fundraising event sponsorship sales.
You have a choice - Do you want to approach event sponsorships like a bowl of spaghetti or a highly focused laser? :)
Guest Post from Chris Baylis Today
I'm pleased…
My Top 4 Tips To Make More $$ at Charity Fundraising Events
Events, Fundraising StrategyCharity fundraising events can be huge money makers for many nonprofits.
They can also be a huge waste of time.
As someone commented on my post last week: Events are great for visibility and exposure,"but they are terrible ways to raise…
Fundraising Events – Are You Having Too Many?
Events, Fundraising StrategyHow many fundraising events does your nonprofit put on each year?
I imagine that you are staging 2-5 events a year, of various sizes and purposes.
Maybe even more.
So who plans and executes all these events?
It's, of course, volunteers…
The 10 Worst Fundraising Event Mistakes
Events, Fundraising Strategy
It's fundraising event season!
And everybody is hard at work with caterers, venues, auctions and you name it.
But what about your guests?
Sometimes in all the hubbub - we forget to worry about our lovely guests who are nice enough to attend!…
The New Paradigm: From “Fundraising” to “Philanthropy”
Board Members & Fundraising, Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered FundraisingThere’s a new way of thinking coming along - one that is shaping the future of fundraising.
It’s a move AWAY from the narrow idea of simple "fundraising" that focuses on "money."
It’s a move TOWARD a much broader, more holistic notion…
39 Ideas From AFPFC That Will Make You A Smarter Fundraiser in 2016
Fundraising Strategy, InspirationThe AFP International Conference is always a huge highlight of the year. And this year, I have to say that I thought it was the BEST ever!
Provocative and challenging ideas, smart presenters, and an appreciative, enthusiastic audience who soaked…
Take Our Donor-Happiness Quiz
Annual Giving, Marketing & CommunicationsMr. Donor, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I hope you are happy with my organization, Mr. Donor! I hope you will stick around and become a die-hard long term supporter!
Your donors are your "money in the bank" because they are funding…
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