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No More Crisis Mode Fundraising

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It's fundraising planning season. And many smart fundraisers often step back in the summer months (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) when things are slower. It's a time when you can (hopefully) move out of the daily grind and take stock.…

Where Do You Stand? Find Out With Our Fundraising Scorecard

Sometimes it’s hard to get a handle on how well your organization is doing in fundraising. Sure, you can look at the bottom line and check out how much money was raised. But there are other factors, too, that play into how much funding your…

Mindset: How Your Thinking Impacts Your Fundraising and Your Life

Does your mindset really impact your life - and your fundraising results? I'd suggest that your thinking has tons to do with how your life rolls out. I co-presented this topic earlier this week at the AFP International Fundraising Conference…

Traits of Highly Successful Major Gift Fundraisers

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Do you know the secrets of master major gift fundraisers? You know, those special individuals who raise six, seven and even eight figure gifts? What special qualities DO these talented major gift fundraisers have? What habits do they follow?…

Two Ridiculously Simple Major Donor Cultivation Strategies

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What kind of major donor cultivation strategies do you think work the best? Do you ever find it challenging to have conversations with prospective donors and develop their interest in your cause? I am a fan of an easy going, no pressure…

Mid-Level Donors = Low Hanging Fruit?

Mid-Level Donors. We're all talking about these lovely folks in your data base who are already giving significantly - and the potential they offer. But what to do with them, when you are already practically burdened by too much to do?? Today,…

Prospecting for Major Gifts? Top 6 Indicators of a Great Prospect

When you're prospecting for major gifts, the key to success for any fundraiser is finding the right donors. Not just those who care about your organization, but those who can give a significant contribution to your nonprofit. A.K.A., major…

Seven Golden Prospecting Strategies for Major Gifts

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We are all searching, searching for the right prospecting strategies for major gifts. So what strategies are you using? Do you sometimes feel like you are kissing frogs to find a potential prince? Well, don't worry! We have all kissed our…

How to Get Your Board Members To Help Identify Major Gift Prospects

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Sometimes when board members are asked to help identify major gift prospects, it can be uncomfortable. Here's why: Board members often don't want to share names of people they know because they're afraid they will be asked to "hit up" their…
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