Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Capital Campaign Readiness: Check Your Image in the Mirror While you are planning your campaign, take a good, hard look at your organization's reputation in the community. Our checklist will help you understand if you're ready and what your leaders might want to address. Are Your Volunteer Leaders Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. What would it mean if we both greatly increased Latinx giving to these nonprofits from Latinx individuals and helped these organizations to improve their fundraising? of our members report improvements in their fundraising initiatives.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Union County Education Foundation is a nonprofit that’s laser focused on “supporting students and encouraging educators” in Union County Public Schools. Their partnership with the school district helps them be champions for public education in their community. Who they are. They work hard to: . What they did. Request a Demo.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Candid education programming manager Lori Guidry answers some of the most commonly asked questions about nonprofit boards, including members responsibilities and what to do when theyre not being met. How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. You can then easily follow up with them afterward, include them in email campaigns, or see how your events are helping your fundraising efforts.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. It cannot and should not be all about fundraising. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Educate Your Donors Keep donors informed about WHY their gift matters.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Would you like a peer-to-peer fundraising option that lives in your CRM rather than one that you must integrate?

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

But have you considered using a monthly giving program to boost fundraising revenue from your current donors? Now, were not saying we can turn your worst fundraising month into your December, but a monthly giving program can provide you with a more consistent stream of revenue throughout the year. You didnt need us to tell you that.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

How to Get Chocolate Bars School Fundraiser forFree Blog Summary: This article outlines how schools can launch a chocolate bar fundraiser without upfront payment through Big Fundraising Ideas. It also addresses common concerns like leftover stock and overlapping fundraisers.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Understanding donor motivations will inform your entire fundraising approach, from research to segmentation, outreach to stewardship.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? Youll get practical tips, references to helpful resources, and fresh ideas to maximize your primary school fundraising ideas.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Each program, fund, or initiative gets its own visually engaging, customizable page, integrated seamlessly into your fundraising site. Real-Time Reporting : Automatically track fundraising progress and donor activity for each fund with real-time updates and robust reporting tools. Here’s how the key components come together.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Educating colleagues on strategic grant-seeking ensures shrewd time and resource allocation. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Should you start a GoFundMe or turn to a Facebook fundraiser? To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. First Steps: Learning and Planning As with all big projects, its important to learn all you can about how to fundraise.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Studies have shown that: Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives average 39% success, compared to 22% for traditional fundraising.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Media 52

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. These letters are particularly impactful during nonprofit giving days like GivingTuesday and targeted fundraising campaigns, providing a personal touch that can resonate with recipients.

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amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

Start educating. Instead of pushing planned giving like a used car salesperson on commission, focus on education. Share donor stories, legacy impact highlights, and educational content that subtly plants the seed for planned giving without sounding like a digital telemarketer. Stop selling. You cant deposit likes. Final thought.

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Education Publishing Media Readiness 59

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Planned Giving

APRIL 9, 2025

Follow up wisely: Once people are educated, theyre ready to talk legacy giving. Objections, Answered Isnt this just avoiding fundraising? Ours is ready when you are. Follow up wisely: Once people are educated, theyre ready to talk legacy giving. Objections, Answered Isnt this just avoiding fundraising?

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Future Fundraising Now

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But I do have a problem with the way his pyramid is often interpreted in fundraising. I can’t count how many times a Psych 101-educated fundraiser has told me that the “low” levels on the pyramid are in some way less important, less worthy, even less moral than the “high” needs at the top.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. Migrating to a Cloud-Based CRM Moving to a cloud-based CRM platform is a trend thats gaining momentum.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? Their leadership often sets the tone, inspires donor generosity, and ultimately can determine your fundraising success. So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? Does your board understand capital campaign fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Take a look: So, what does it take to get your fundraising letter right so you can raise thousands through the mail, even if this is your first mailing or if your last letter was a total flop?

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Fundraising Readiness Donation Template 111

Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? Their leadership often sets the tone, inspires donor generosity, and ultimately can determine your fundraising success. So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? Does your board understand capital campaign fundraising?

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Readiness Consulting Consulting Consultant 52

amplifi

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Your school needs to do more than the electric company or an insurance provider when you apply the personal touch to your school’s fundraising outreach! You need to make someone feel like part of your community and drive them to support your educational and financial goals. Ready to take that a step further? Click here!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With #GivingTuesday only weeks away, hopefully your fundraising campaign plan has taken shape and you're feeling prepared for the big day. We've seen that campaigns are more successful when potential donors are primed and educated before hitting that donate button. Corral Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Team Captains.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. These recurring donations can really add for education nonprofits, since monthly donors give 42% more in one year than one-time donors! Use Data From Past Events to Set New Fundraising Goals.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

How to Be Grant Ready: A Step-By-Step Guide CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $87. AWESOME APPEALS: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Better Fundraising Emails with Kerri Karvetski Nonprofit Marketing Guide / Webinar / Fee: All-Access-Pass only. July 14 — 3p.m. July 15 — 1 p.m. July 16 — 1 p.m. July 29 — 1 p.m.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Their leadership often sets the tone, inspires donor generosity, and ultimately can determine your fundraising success. So, how do you know if your board is truly ready to lead the charge? This handy tool allows you to assess your board's readiness across seven critical areas, ensuring you're primed for a winning capital campaign.

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Readiness Government Fundraising Education 59

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

After more than 28 years in grants and fundraising, I have found that about 20% of grant writing is actual writing. Grant Guru and all-around Georgia Peach DeaRonda Harrison said it best in the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast: [link] know-your-worth /. I wish I had known how much educating I’d have to do.”

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, it’s only natural that technology has also transformed countless aspects of charity fundraising. What was previously limited to more manual processes, like in-person events, door-to-door fundraising, or a letter in the mail with a return slip enclosed, is so much more today.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

With vaccine rollouts underway, nonprofits are still wondering: how do I fundraise during COVID? Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? But we can plan carefully to ensure that fundraising is successful regardless using the latest insights and strategies. . Start With Virtual-First.

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