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Top Proven Nonprofit Fundraising Event Planning Tips

Clairification

In my last article (Part 1 of a three-part event planning series) I offered a compendium of common sense event planning advice. — Alice in Wonderland When it comes to special events, your goal is important. That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. . First you want people to come.

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Capital Campaign Readiness #6:  Is YOUR Image Ready for the Spotlight?

Gail Perry Group

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 you involved in local events and partnerships?

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Donor Readiness: The Secret of All Successful Capital Campaigns

Gail Perry Group

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. There’s that humbling moment when you review your Campaign Gift Table that outlines the gifts needed to reach your goal. We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness? What is a Noodler?”

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It’s Not Too Late to Get Ready for GivingTuesday

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Giving Tuesday Employees at the Charities Aid Foundation participate in a GivingTuesday event.

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Your Questions and Our Answers on Campaign Readiness

Gail Perry Group

Ready to launch a capital campaign? That's why we've gathered YOUR most pressing questions about campaign readiness. Get Prepared: Access our Campaign Readiness Checklist Is a formal feasibility study conducted by an agency really necessary? What’s a reasonable capital campaign goal in this economic climate?

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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

Blackbaud

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. of dollars received in 2022 came from fewer than 2.2%

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#2 Capital Campaign Readiness: Is Your Board Ready to Lead?

Gail Perry Group

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? 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. Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality?