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Grantseeking in 2017: Know the Scene — Transparency Rules

Tech Soup

I decided, on my latest foray along the cliffs, to write a series of blogs focusing on the overarching themes that I feel are important for every nonprofit organization to know about and understand as we move into 2017. For example: Board Reviewed - January 15, 2017. Strategic Plan. For me, the overarching themes include.

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5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Major Donors  

Center for Major Gifts

You can build your relationship further by following the strategic plan formed by the board of directors. Plan events Since donations are the bread and butter of nonprofits, engaging prospective supporters with donor-centric events is a great way to open the doorway to contributions.

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Grantseeking in 2017: Know the Scene — Be Bold!

Tech Soup

My final blog post concerning themes grantseekers should understand in 2017 is about being bold. It's a holistic approach that deserves consideration as you develop your organization's strategic plan. And this is what many grantmakers are looking to fund in 2017. Identifying the True Issue. What Should You Do Now?

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GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light 

Candid

What we learn from this view is that foundations struggle the most when it comes to sharing information about overall foundation performance, demographic data, executive compensation processes, and strategic plans. From pain to gain. Even amid the pain points, there are encouraging signs of progress.

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Make a Statement: Defining Your Nonprofit Mission and Vision Statements 

Qgiv

If you have a current strategic plan, review this document and create your list. For more about strategic plans, see How to Develop a Strategic Fundraising Plan. Contact us about our Strategic Planning Services ! (Note: this process may take several rounds of distillation.)

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How To Recruit Sponsors For Your Fundraising Events & Campaigns

CauseVox

Of course, you know all about the importance of reporting your nonprofit’s results and following a strategic plan, so we won’t dive into the nitty-gritty of that here. April 21, 2017. Impact : Facts and stats also matter, especially if they clearly show the impact of your nonprofit’s work. Your present needs (“sponsors”).

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4 Smart Donor Segmentation Strategies for Nonprofits

The Fundraising Coach

It’s all about communicating efficiently to meet each donor’s best interests, saving your marketing team’s time, and effectively reaching out according to your organization’s strategic plan. According to DNL OmniMedia’s email marketing guide , email was responsible for 28% of online fundraising in 2017. Phone call.

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