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7 Fundraising Misconceptions Holding Your Organization Back
Culture of Philanthropy, Inspiration
As we all know, fundraising can be a wildly misunderstood activity. Many nonprofit CEOs and board members bring their own personal misconceptions about fundraising when they walk in the door of a nonprofit.
Some think fundraising is awkward…

How & When to Announce a Capital Campaign
Fundraising Strategy
Often board members will challenge us about the timing of a capital campaign announcement.
The perennial question is:
"When is the right time to announce our campaign to the public?"
Sometimes organizational leaders will push…

Storytelling Tours Are Great Donor Cultivation Tools
Board Members & Fundraising, Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Major Gift FundraisingOne of our favorite donor cultivation tools is a carefully-designed storytelling tour. But we are not talking about just any tour - this is a special, scripted, step-by-step tour.
A Storytelling Tour can help you spread the word in your community…

A $5 Million Capital Campaign Ask that BOMBED
Capital Campaign, Major Gift Fundraising
I wish you could have been there. . . .
It was a hot summer day in Virginia. We were seated in a small conference room with one of Virginia's top business kingpins.
There the successful businessman sat -- so smart and so together…

How to Host a Porch Party, a Fun Donor Cultivation Event: Our Full Resource Guide!
Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Events, Friendmaking, Porch PartyThis is our complete guide to a successful Porch Party, a donor cultivation event. Small socials can help build community support and engage new donors.

Friendmaking Porch Party: Five Reasons to Have One This Summer
Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
Have you ever considered the power of a Porch Party?
This summer, you can lighten things up while you make new friends for your cause.
Here are five reasons you and your team might want to hold a friendmaking event this summer:
https://youtu.be/hVzwlC1YYVY
Remember,…

The Important Role of Board Members at a Porch Party Friendmaking Event
Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
Board members can play important roles at donor engagement social events like Porch Parties.
We think that these no-ask Porch Party Friendmaking Events are a wonderful way for board members to help expand your organization’s reputation…

When Should You Do a “Hard” Ask vs. a “Soft” Ask
Fundraising Strategy
Asking is challenging, no matter how or when you ask. It's the moment of truth in fundraising.
Today, we're sharing a quick video outlining our recommendations on asking at donor cultivation events. If you are friendmaking, and trying to…

Porch Party Power: Feedback and Key Takeaways from the Porch Party Webinar.
Fundraising StrategyCreating small, intimate events is a superb way to reach new friends, share the impact of your cause, and engage supporters.

How to Invite Donors to an Event or Porch Party
Fundraising Strategy, Porch PartyStaging a porch party or small social is a terrific way to open the door and get in front of key philanthropists in your community.

Webinar | 3 Ways a Porch Party Can Ignite Interest in Your Cause
Capital Campaign, Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party
Just imagine: what if you had a new way to increase visibility and make new friends for your cause? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had an authentic and impactful way to help donors get to know your work, build trust and establish…

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