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Simplifying nonprofit strategic planning for beginners 

Get Fully Funded

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. But without a clear idea of where you’re going, all that activity may not actually move you forward toward your goals. What a waste of time!

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8 Simple Tactics You Need in Your Fundraising Strategy Toolkit

Blackbaud

Despite its simplicity, a thorough SWOT analysis can guide your overarching strategic plan by providing insights into what is realistically achievable based on the unique characteristics of your nonprofit and environment you operate in. Encourage recurring giving Get 60% of current donors (653) to donate by 30th of September 2025.

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green's Nonprofit

By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas.

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GivingTuesday: 5 Ways To Steward One-Time or First-Time Donors  

The NonProfit Times

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. This makes donations of any level even more crucial. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S.

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Does My Nonprofit Need Donor Retention?

GrantNews

Why Donor Retention Matters for Your Nonprofit Nonprofit donor retention is created by nurturing relationships with donors after their donation has been made. For example, if donors can envision their donation feeding three families or sending a child to camp for a week they will dive deeper into their pockets.

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Aligning Nonprofit Priorities for Success

The Fundraiser Coach

Strategic plans, typically spanning 3, 5, or even 10 years, are developed with input from the board, leadership, and staff. While priorities might shift slightly yearly, having a clear direction prevents mission drift, which can occur when donations are pursued purely to meet financial targets.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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