Gail Perry Group

APRIL 30, 2024

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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

These six articles will guide you and your team through an essential readiness assessment that every nonprofit needs before taking the leap. Do they fully grasp the campaign's goals? Development Office: Your fundraising team serves as your campaign's engine. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

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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Ignited Fundraising

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Meet your Giving Tuesday fundraising goal, that is. In previous years the tiny but mighty team had a small fundraising goal, raising just over $10,000 during the 24-hour day of giving. The year we worked together their fundraising revenue for the 24-hour campaign was just over $78,000! Well, did you?

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re:Charity

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

So, you’ve identified a crucial need at your organization and are ready to launch a major fundraising campaign to meet your goal. The post 5 Tips to Ensure Internal Readiness Before a Major Campaign appeared first on re: charity. Perhaps your nonprofit needs to construct a new.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

She has tremendous knowledge on managing the day-to-day challenges of fundraising and enjoys facilitating the decision-making process with clients. We’ve outgrown our space, we need a bigger endowment fund, we need to serve more people – it’s time for a capital fundraising campaign. A Cohesive Fundraising Leadership Team.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

Do all the board members fully grasp the campaign's goals? Development Office: Your fundraising team serves as your campaign's engine. A well-oiled development machine is absolutely crucial for reaching your fundraising goals. Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? 6 Checks Before You Do.

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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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Clairification

JUNE 5, 2023

I can’t get no… Oh, I can’t get no… satisfaction… Fundraisers report money is the number one reason they leave their jobs [See Part I of this two-part series here ]. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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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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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you ask before the donor is ready, then your donor may feel like you are pushing them. How do you know whether your donor is ready - or not? There are all sorts of questions you can ask, such as: Are you ready? You’ve shared your organization’s vision and its goals. Are they ready? You really are in a dilemma!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Use your organization’s strategic plan and the SMART goals within it as your guide to mission-aligned messaging. COLLABORATION: Get Your Team on Board.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by the sea of fundraising campaigns out there? This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes in, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you reach your goals.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 26, 2024

The goal is to create an event experience that resonates with your attendees, encouraging them to contribute in ways that feel most comfortable to them.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 8, 2024

I clearly remember walking into the development office, dreading opening up the CRM to start my fundraising week. Here’s how I began to ensure a smoother transition from one busy week to the next, keeping my energy positive and my mind clear, ready to help donors change the world. Make a list.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Cookie Dough Fundraiser Summary: Dive into the sweet world of cookie dough fundraising with this essential guide, perfect for students, teachers, and parents aiming to boost school funds deliciously. Why Choose Cookie Dough Fundraisers? Cookie dough fundraisers are effective.

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amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

So, when was the last time you did some soul-searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making, and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising or have been working at a nonprofit for decades, there’s always room for improvement. Let’s be real. No one is perfect. Your “thank you’s” are lacking.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How to Create a Buzz with Your School’s Candy Fundraiser Blog Summary: Creating a buzz around your school’s candy fundraiser is essential for maximizing participation and sales. Start with a well-thought-out plan with clear goals, a timeline, and targeted promotional strategies. Why Opt For Candy Fundraisers For School?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.

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Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2024

Building a Winning Fundraising Team Conquer Your Fall Fundraising Event: Build a Champion Event Team Fall fundraising events are a marathon, not a sprint. Recruit Your Fundraising All-Stars Building a winning fundraising team is like assembling an all-star sports team. They’re the coach who inspires the team.

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CauseVox

JULY 30, 2023

Raise your hand if you agree that organizing a nonprofit fundraising event is a fun and effective way to garner support, raise money, and increase awareness for your cause. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive guide that’ll help you crush your next event, making it both fun and effective. did you raise your hand?

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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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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. Here’s a list of 6 things you can do to get your nonprofit website ready for the holidays. That’s a problem. First things first!

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 6, 2024

First, understand why a porch party is crucial to hitting your fundraising goals! Watch this 3-minute video for a personal example of how the Cape Fear Botanical Garden used a garden party to secure its fundraising goal before even launching its capital campaign. And this is when the idea of a garden party came to us!

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DoJiggy

AUGUST 13, 2024

Its simplicity, low cost, and fun nature make it an excellent choice for fundraising events. Organizing a pickleball fundraising campaign can be a fantastic way to bring communities together while supporting a great cause. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to run a successful pickleball fundraising campaign.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 1, 2022

Regardless of whether you’re a small or large nonprofit, peer-to-peer fundraising is an effective way to reach new donors, engage your current supporters, and increase your overall fundraising capacity. Peer-to-peer fundraising involves individuals creating personal and team campaigns to raise money on behalf of your organization.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 9, 2024

Comprehensive Guide to Successful School Fundraisers: From Planning to Profit Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the process, from initial planning to achieving your fundraising goals. School fundraisers support various educational programs, activities, and resources.

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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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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Fundraising procurement of donated items fuels excitement,drives bids, and ultimately, raises crucial funds for your cause.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

To see how this method works in practice, let’s say your nonprofit is planning its annual bikeathon fundraiser. The event is scheduled for this coming March, so you open registration in December to give participants plenty of time to sign up and collect pledges through their peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Maximizing Your School’s Profit with a Discount Card Fundraiser Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide explores practical and effective strategies for maximizing profits from your school’s discount card fundraiser. Welcome to a fresh start in fundraising! Did it reach its goals? Why Choose a Discount Card Fundraiser?

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