Proactive Steps to Stay Out of the Headlines
Crossing the T's and dotting the I's matter.
Document everything
The most important thing, of course, is to be sure any agreement you have with a donor or a major gift is spelled out in writing. Major donors make an investment for which they expect a certain "return." Spelling out the terms of that return in writing can prevent future misunderstandings — or decisions by the nonprofit that destroy the possibility of fulfilling the agreement.
Pamela Barden is an independent fundraising consultant focused on direct response. You can read more of her fundraising columns here.
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