by Kari Anderson | Nov 28, 2018 | Fundraising, Gifts
I hope your #GivingTuesday was a success! And now that it’s over, let’s think about stewardship for your donors—those from #GivingTuesday and others who will donate before the year ends or who have donated this year. You should reach out to your #GivingTuesday donors... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Nov 21, 2018 | Fundraising, Gifts
This week, we continue exploring fundraising at the end of the year, focusing on Giving Days as a popular year-end strategy. You can pick any day you want to have a giving day for your organization. It’s particularly popular (and lucrative) fundraising activity with... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Nov 14, 2018 | Fundraising, Gifts
As you prepare your year-end fundraising appeal, let us help you craft an effective appeal. Use research and data in your appeal. “Each year, more than 1,000 feral cats reproduce an additional 5,000 feral kittens.” is a sentence that clearly paints the picture of your... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Nov 7, 2018 | Fundraising
Roughly one-third of all charitable giving happens in the month of December. Don’t miss out on year-end fundraising opportunities. I have several charities I support during this time of year, and I’ve been involved in many end-of-year efforts at my own nonprofits.... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 31, 2018 | Events, Fundraising
We finish October with a final week of news and information about fundraising events. Events can be used to reach new audiences for your nonprofit organization. I was a part of a great example of this a few years ago when I worked for a Girl Scout Council.... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 24, 2018 | Auctions, Events, Fundraising
Live auctions are another great add-on for fundraising events, even when there’s a silent auction happening. Live auctions are usually “big ticket” items, expected to bring large bids. I’ve won a hot air balloon ride and a beer run on a vintage firetruck at live... Read more...
