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Use Peer to Peer Fundraising for Donor Acquisition
Blog, Campaigns, Donor Acquisition, Individual Giving, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Incorporating Peer-to-Peer Fundraising as a Calendar Year-End Donor Acquisition Strategy

I worked with various sized organizations all with different causes and the one thing that I see most in common is that they lack strong broad-based donor bases at the lower level. Most have focused their efforts on building relationships with…
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October 18, 2019
Blog, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Are you in a fundraising foxhole of expectations?

I coach nonprofit fundraisers to either advance in their career or to make a mark in their first 90 days in their new position. As a coach, I sometimes hear and feel the same situation in different ways. Most are not satisfied with their…
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September 20, 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
Campaigns, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Online, Planning, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Stewardship, Uncategorized

How to easily verify your annual report donor honor roll

Quite plainly, one thing that is known for sure is that donors appreciate the fact that you get their name spelled correctly, especially when you are thanking them for past giving.  When it comes time to thank them in your Annual Report or…
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September 9, 2018
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How to begin attracting new donors to your organization

It is probably not where you initially think! To begin attracting new donors to your organization, you first need to step back and determine a strong and compelling case for support. Without a rationale for giving, you won't be able to attract…
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July 15, 2017
Blog, Campaigns, Direct mail, Donor relations, Individual Giving, Resources for the professional, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

How your direct mail appeal letter typesetting can help your letter raise more money

One may think that the content or copy of a direct mail appeal letter is King (or Queen), but studies have found that there is something else as equally or maybe even more important than what the letter says. What is that one thing? Typesetting. …
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April 22, 2017
Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Characteristics of a good development director

Technical skill or personality, which is most important when hiring a new director of development? That is a great question. And, while ideally, both would be great, that is not always a guarantee. So what do you look for in this case? While…
February 26, 2017
Blog, Grant Writing, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Why do good grant applications fail?

Why good grant applications fail. Yes, every grant you write will not be funded.  That is a reality.  I know, you and I both wish that they were, but that's not always the case. According to The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University…
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March 27, 2016
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Let's find all the wealthy people in town!

Is this your major gift strategy? Big donor to save the day? You know. You look up every large property owner in town and create a list. Or, how about you excavate other folks annual reports and assume, hey why not. When you live in a small…
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December 8, 2015
Campaigns, Individual Giving, Major gifts, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Are you wishing on a capital campaign?

Oh no! We need a new building. The offer letter is on the table. What now? We need money! But wait, we haven't done any fundraising in the past. We need millions tomorrow to move into our new facility and to make all the necessary upgrades.…
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December 2, 2015
Blog, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Is fundraising a profession yet?

When you are sick, you go to the doctor.  The doctor advises you on what you need to do in order to return to health.  You listen, you follow the instructions, and you get better. It is not that way with fund development.  You look for the…
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November 28, 2015
Direct mail, Individual Giving, Small shop fundraising, Uncategorized

Sleigh bells ring...Is your year-end fundraising strategy in place?

A little early you might say but… Not really because if you are not hearing sleigh bells ringing then you might already be behind the eight ball in your development office. Santa is getting his sleigh ready and so should you be. Now is…
September 15, 2013
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  • A feasibility study can be used to determine if a development program is worth investing inHow a feasibility study can determine whether or not to invest in a fundraising programNovember 15, 2019 - 7:28 pm
  • Making a case for your state-funded organization's fundraisingMaking a case for your state-funded organization’s fundraisingNovember 2, 2019 - 2:49 pm
  • Use Peer to Peer Fundraising for Donor AcquisitionIncorporating Peer-to-Peer Fundraising as a Calendar Year-End Donor Acquisition StrategyOctober 18, 2019 - 7:23 pm
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