Going After Public Grants
Federal grants can be a great resource for nonprofits. A good practice is to have diversified funding/revenue streams for your organization. Strive for 30/30/30—about 30 percent from private foundations, 30 […]
Show Your Donors the Love
Love is in the air this week. Share it with your donors! Some folks call Valentine’s Day Donor Day! Use Valentine’s Day as a stewardship opportunity to show your donors […]
Let Your Donors Love Your Nonprofit!
February has arrived! And with it, comes much attention toward February 14—Valentine’s Day. Maybe you love this day; maybe you do not. Regardless, we are inundated with store displays of […]
Plant the Seeds to Grow Your Donor Base
How are you going to increase the number of donors this year? Expanding your donor base should be an integral part of your fundraising efforts. There are many ways to […]
Touch Your Donors in a “Soft” Way This Month!
Reaching Out to 2018 Donors January is a great time to reach out to your donors and provide information on their total annual giving for 2018. This is different than […]
Tips & Tricks For Your Last-Minute Email Appeal
An email is a great way to reach your donors with one last appeal before 2018 ends. My successful last-minute fundraising efforts have used suggestions, tips and strategies from many […]
Accepting Unusual Donor Gifts
As we approach the end of the year, be prepared to encounter unusual or nontraditional donor gifts. It might be a gift of land or stocks and bonds. I’ve had […]
Fundraising Activity at the End of the Year
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 […]
Giving Days as a Year-End Fundraising Strategy
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 […]
Crafting Your End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal
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 […]
