Recognition and Unexpected Thank Yous

If you’ve been a reader of this blog, you’ve heard me say this in the past: many organizations tend to do a poo...

Making the Most of Receipts

Nonprofits and ministries whip out tax receipts that look sterile – official, dry documents that simply list the calendar...

The Value of Donor Dinners

Why do your top givers support your organization? What drives them? What are they most passionate about? What pieces of yo...

A significant portion of any nonprofit’s budget goes toward equipment, goods, and services. However, many organizations overlook creative ways to fund...

Make it Personal

When was the last time you received a handwritten letter or thank-you note? ✉️

For most of us, it’s been a while. These days, even ...

Four Philanthropy Essentials: Thinking Outside the Cash Box

Nearly all major donors hold less than 5 percent of their wealth in cash. However, many c...

Four Philanthropy Essentials: Harnessing Your Data

Effective donor stewardship is both an art and a science. We often find that nonprofits have a com...

Four Philanthropy Essentials: Harnessing Your Data

Effective donor stewardship is both an art and a science. We often find that nonprofits have a com...

One of the biggest misconceptions about fundraising? That acquiring new donors is tough. In my years of experience, I’ve found that retaining donors i...

How do you find and keep major donors? The key lies in understanding donor types and styles—and knowing how to best serve those who are funding your n...

Chances are, you already know the folks who will be major donors to your nonprofit in the coming years. You (and they) just may not know it yet!

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