Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. Their leadership often sets the tone, inspires donor generosity, and ultimately can determine your fundraising success. Don’t navigate the complexities alone.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. 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?

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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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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 30, 2024

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. This is the moment when many nonprofit leaders step back and start worrying: “Do we have enough donor prospects for each gift needed?” We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Photo via Alabama Association of Nonprofits The Alabama Association of Nonprofits has launched a film festival of works by nonprofits in the state. AAN partnered with the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund to provide grants to 10 nonprofits through a competitive process.

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Clairification

MAY 1, 2023

It’s always a great time to review what you can do to get yourself and your solicitors (staff and volunteers) ready to make win/win matches between your organization and your prospective major donor/investors. Ready for some A, B, C’s?

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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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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

Are you planning a capital campaign that will take your nonprofit to new heights? Nonprofit Board: Are all your board members aligned with the plan? Development Office: Your fundraising team serves as your campaign's engine. A well-oiled development machine is absolutely crucial for reaching your fundraising goals.

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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? How many major donor prospects are ready for deeper conversations about gifts?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. Develop a balanced, thoughtful fundraising plan. Charitable giving in the U.S.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? At the beginning stage of campaign planning, many nonprofits (and particularly their board members) immediately think about creating an impressive, polished, comprehensive Case for Support document. You are not ready. Are Your Volunteer Leaders Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, and phone calls. Which channels do your donors use?

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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? Churn can harm your nonprofit’s relationships.

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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. Perhaps your nonprofit needs to construct a new. The post 5 Tips to Ensure Internal Readiness Before a Major Campaign appeared first on re: charity.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Issue 220 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! With Giving Tuesday fast approaching, it’s time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to nonprofit boards, planned giving, and year-end fundraising.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Capital campaigns are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. 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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials. Do you have a campaign plan?

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? Once you understand these principles, you can begin to strategically apply them to your integrated development (marketing and fundraising) strategy. Ready for 5 science-informed strategies?

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 23, 2024

You’ve heard it said that fundraising is all about relationships. Many that do not lead to fundraising at all. I’d suggest fundraising is all about mutually beneficial relationships. That’s why if you meet with a donor prospect, you better have some asks ready. They know the nonprofit needs gifts.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We all have an inner critic telling us super unhelpful things like: You’re not ready yet. Today, I’d like to tell you what it actually takes to be an effective fundraiser. The effective fundraiser must embody all of these qualities. You need another course or degree. You need more years of experience doing x, y, and/or z.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Capital campaigns are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. 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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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. Mayer Consulting.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Make your 2023 golf fundraiser the best one yet and get a jump on event prep with this free planning timeline and checklist! Find out what to do, when to do it, get helpful tips and ideas to ensure a successful and lucrative fundraiser. Plus, learn how golf event tech is key to saving time and raising more money for your mission.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But here’s one thing you might have overlooked: How will you use technology to improve your year-end fundraising? You’re thinking about things like when you’ll get started, how many communications you’ll send and through what channels and what will be the focus of your messages.

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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.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. For small or lesser-known nonprofits to fundraise successfully, they need a strategy focused on increasing public visibility and cultivating long-term and diversified funder relationships.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ready to score big with your fundraising this year-end? Get your copy of Finish Line Fundraising, the free year-end playbook designed for nonprofit executives. Coach your team to fundraising success this giving season with a hand from the experts at DonorPerfect.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 20 fundraising ideas that are perfect for autumn. Nature Walk This is a perfect fundraiser for nature lovers.

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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. Unlike your ongoing fundraising efforts, campaigns have a clear start and end date, which makes them super targeted and efficient.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. 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. Many founders do.)

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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. For a nonprofit organization, these non-revenue resources can be incredibly valuable over the lifetime of a Gen Z supporter. He started the organization as a six-year-old.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis. Essentially, it tracks cash flow in and out of your nonprofit.

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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. Download our guide for nonprofit fundraising events today! We guarantee it will revolutionize your fundraising efforts.

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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. Grant readiness and effective grant stewardship takes collaboration at all levels. Question: What has been the most essential piece of your grant readiness toolkit?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We don't need to tell you that the last quarter of the year is a busy time for nonprofits and for-profits alike! The post Are you ready for Q4? Get our tips for finishing strong in 2023 and beginning 2024 with optimism and confidence. first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Because, as a fundraising professional, I never was one for the small talk of golf outings or galas. If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer.

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