From a Cold Shoulder to a Warm Embrace … How to Break Through to a Non-Responsive Donor
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
October, November, and December are fundraising’s months to “make hay when the sun shines.” It cannot be understated how important it is for major gift ...
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Why You Need a Case for Support
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Guest Contributor Paula Martin
From the year 2000 to 2016 the nonprofit sector grew from 1.26 million organizations to 1.54 million just in the United States.* With this many ...
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Do’s & Don’ts for Capital Campaign Success
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Derric Bakker
When it comes to expanding your mission, few activities will yield as significant an impact as a capital campaign, helping you take a substantial leap ...
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America’s Nonprofits: The Donors Have Spoken-Don’t Count Us Out Yet
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Mindy Dickerson McKinley
If you’ve ever been involved in fundraising, you likely sensed the nonprofit world collectively holding its breath amidst the fear and shutdowns of 2020. ...
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How to Conquer Leadership Struggles with a Coach
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Shawn Saunders
In early 2010 I started a counseling network. Then, later that same year, my brother and I decided to merge with an organization for men struggling with ...
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Don’t Let the Pressure of Fundraising Cripple You
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Randy Bronkema
Let’s say you’re a new Development Director. The Executive Director of the Board says you must raise $150,000 in your first year. That amount will cover ...
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8 Actions CFOs Can Take to Propel A Capital Campaign
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
Recently a nonprofit CFO asked me how she could support her organization’s capital campaign. Regardless of your title—CFO, COO, VP of Finance and ...
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New Year. New Plan.
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Jeff Cathey
Red Kettle season is over, and the new year is upon us. So now what? Another New Year’s resolution? Another gym membership, special diet, or a promise to ...
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