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Three Quick Ways to Snag Last Minute Online Gifts

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We're approaching the last week of the year. You know what that means! Hopefully - it means a flood of online gifts and donations through your digital donation portal. There’s a lot of money in play for deserving nonprofits in these last…

Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts for December

December is a wildly busy month for many fundraisers. Year-end fundraising is closing out, and we are all stampeding toward our goals. With things being so busy, where should you focus? To help you, here are my top Fundraising Do's and…

5 Rules to Live by in December

December is a wildly busy time for many nonprofit folks. Isn't it for you, too? We're in the midst of the hectic year-end fundraising season. There are holiday parties, gifts to buy and decorating to be done. Money to be raised! With…

Should You Include Major Donor Prospects in Your Year-End Appeal?

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Should your year-end fundraising appeal for annual giving funding include your major donors? Many development offices are challenged by this question, and we understand. Our clients are always asking about how to handle major gift prospects…

Becoming a Power Asker: 4 Secrets to Successful Major Gift Fundraising

Today we have a guest post from one of the smartest major gift experts around: Amy Eisenstein. She's helped tons of people learn how to successfully ask for large gifts. Here's Amy's smart advice: One of the best ways to raise more money…

Thanksgiving is a Great Time for DonorLove!

It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and we are counting our blessings. Your donors are a great blessing to your cause because they make your organization's work possible. So, why not take advantage of the season and send loving…

5 (Very Simple) Steps to Build a Major Gift Program from the Ground Up

Major gifts are the “big win” in fundraising. We all want these wonderfully large gifts that help fund important programs and solidify your financial base. Major gifts enable transformational growth, and huge expansions of your work. Yes! The…

Can You Capitalize on the Golden Age of Major Gift Fundraising?

What's the fundraising outlook these days? I think it is GREAT. Our future offers plenty of promising fundraising opportunities, especially if you are an enterprising nonprofit leader. I think we just might be approaching the Golden Age…

6 Ways to Nail Your Next Major Donor Visit

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Here you are, prepping for your big major donor visit. Yay!  As you walk into her office or home, should you be saying: "Yikes! What do I do now?" Don't fail in your next major donor visit. I’ve seen lots of people strike out when they finally…
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