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How to Make MUCH More Money With Event Sponsorships

Let'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

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Charity 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?

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How 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

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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”

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There’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

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The 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

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Mr. 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…

Your Donor-Centered Appeal Letter Checklist

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Congratulations! You want to create a real, live donor-centered appeal letter!  Let's nail the proper tone and wording. This makes your donors happy. It engages and excites her about your work. And inclines her to be more generous. Clearly…

2 Steps to Create Loyal MAJOR Donors Who Give You More Each Year

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could attract lots of generous repeat gifts from your donors? As my mentor at Duke University used to say, “The first gift is, hopefully, never the largest! Don’t you just love that optimism? What is…
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