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10 Engaging Online Courses Your Nonprofit Team Should Take
Blog, Board, Board development, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Free Resources, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Special Events, Staffing, Stewardship, Webinars

10 Engaging Online Courses Your Nonprofit Team Should Take

A guest post by Matt Hugg founder of Nonprofit.CoursesFrom a major university hospital with thousands of personnel to a grassroots community hotline, with one (underpaid) staff member and a cadre of volunteers, working at a nonprofit is…
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August 7, 2020
How to strengthen your donor Call to Action and raise more money
Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising

The top 10 ways to strengthen your donor “Call to Action” and raise more money

The number one reason donors do not give aside from not being asked is that they are not provided a problem to solve. Or at least a problem that they understand why they need to solve it.It is in their donor "Calls to Action" that a slight…
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June 12, 2020
The greatest opportunity: a summons to more in our not-for-profits.
Blog, Board, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Special Events, Staffing, Stewardship

The greatest opportunity: a summons for more in our not-for-profits

The Pandemic has been a great global summons. A call. In the middle of the night to awake. To something new.What are you talking about?Yes, it has. I know, I know.You are probably saying it has been a grand inconvenience, even a…
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May 14, 2020
Blog, Board, Board development, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Special Events, Staffing, Stewardship

Fundraising After COVID 19

Yes, there will be life after COVID 19.Of that, I can guarantee it. What I can't guarantee is what life will look like.But, what I can guarantee is that life will look and feel different than it does today. Change is almost a constant…
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April 3, 2020
Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising

How a capital campaign is nothing more than an Annual Fund on steroids

During coaching sessions, I often get asked from professionals in their fundraising positions, "How do I run a capital campaign?" My easy answer, "It's just like a big fundraising campaign on steroids." What do you mean?I learned a valuable…
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February 20, 2020
Making a case for your state-funded organization's fundraising
Blog, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Stewardship

Making a case for your state-funded organization’s fundraising

When meeting with new clients, I often hear this exact same question, "But, our organization receives state and federal funds...how can we realistically make the case for our fundraising?"And, my answer is, "Even more so you can!It…
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December 21, 2019
Blog, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Stewardship

Ten steps to supercharge your nonprofit fundraising in the new decade

A new year and a new decade are quickly moving upon us.  Is your organization ready to hit the ground running when the clock hits midnight on December 31?  After what seems like months of preparation, and a rush headlong in the "Giving Season,"…
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December 13, 2019
A feasibility study can be used to determine if a development program is worth investing in
Blog, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising

How a feasibility study can determine whether or not to invest in a fundraising program

Recently, I have received several inquiries from organizations who, for the first time, are seeking to start fundraising efforts. Many have subsisted on federal and state funds, finding ways to "cover" the expenses that the federal and state…
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November 15, 2019
Making a case for your state-funded organization's fundraising
Blog, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Stewardship

Making a case for your state-funded organization’s fundraising

When meeting with new clients, I often hear this exact same question, "But, our organization receives state and federal funds...how can we realistically make the case for our fundraising?"And, my answer is, "Even more so you can!It…
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November 2, 2019
Blog, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Special Events, Stewardship

How to reduce the frantic pace in your nonprofit fundraising workday

Just recently, I noticed as I was driving around that everyone seems to be frantic. Or, is it more frenetic? Folks weaving in and out, road rage, and overall cortisol on overload.In comparison, I just spent three months in Australia. And,…
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July 26, 2019
The top six tips to avoid the "Hope and Pray" method of calendar-year end campaign planning
Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

The top six tips to avoid the “Hope and Pray” method of calendar-year end campaign planning

Often, I work with clients who don't adequately plan for their calendar year-end efforts.  This lack of planning does a disservice to the organization for a couple of important reasons.  One such reason is that calendar year-end efforts and…
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June 30, 2019
Blog, Board, Board development, Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor Acquisition, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planned Giving, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Special Events, Stewardship

What one thing can make or break the success of YOUR organization?

The Board.It can make or break your organization. If assembled and organized correctly, it can chart a successful future that prospers and preserves inspiration and creativity of its members and benefactors alike.If not, well...insert…
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May 17, 2019
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