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"Thank U, Next" Fundraising

The Fundraiser Coach

In the world of major gift fundraising, relationships ought to be at the heart of the work we do. With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. ” Why does transactional fundraising happen?

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Top Fundraising Articles of 2024

Get Fully Funded

These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. And thats a good thing.It

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How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Many individuals make New Years resolutions and set goals. As with personal resolutions, you want your goals to be realistic and attainable. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans.

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2024 Year-End Recap: Evaluating Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Heres why you should prioritize a thorough review: Measure Performance Track goals like attendance, revenue, and donor engagement.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

Blackbaud

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Your overwhelm is the goal. Ive only just started reading Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money , and Im already widely recommending it to colleagues, students, and clients. Particularly fundraising professionals. Our day-to-day overwhelm here in the US is intense.

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2025 Fundraising Evolutions

The Fundraiser Coach

Sometimes they were specific actions, other times they were audacious goals. Elevate Stewardship: Thanking and stewardship is foundational to a thriving fundraising program and our low retention rates are a symptom. I challenge you to consider New Year Evolutions in your fundraising in 2025. hullabaloo.