Inclusivity Calls for More General Operating Support Grants
October 12, 2022 at 8:00 am

Advocates for general operating support grants say they allow nonprofits to focus on what they do best in a market-based system designed for money to flow to those who are the best at what they do. The idea is to return to market principles. Let leaders focus on what they do best and be more inclusive in grant-making.

Add a Monthly Gift Ask to Your Welcome Email Series
October 6, 2022 at 11:27 am

Can we finally bury that myth that you can’t ask too soon?  Research proves it’s just a myth. To improve retention, you simply must get that second gift from your donor as soon as possible. Those organizations that do that are ahead of the curve.

Don’t Make Year-End Giving a Transaction
October 5, 2022 at 12:26 pm

Year-end revenue is essential to the well-being of many nonprofits. It’s important to communicate with supporters in such a way to maximize not only short-term income but subsequent giving as well. A feature of most year-end campaigns emphasizes the tax benefits of charitable giving.   

How Are Recurring Donors Doing in This Economy?
September 29, 2022 at 11:10 am

Remember, in a down economy, recurring gifts may be the best way for donors to continue their support as they can afford smaller gifts. Donors want to continue to help. The more you do to let them know this is an option, the more donors will consider it.

5 Agenda Items for Your Year-End Strategy Session
September 28, 2022 at 10:05 am

Strategy conversations can boil down to a simple statement: After we determine why we’re doing something, let’s vet what needs to be done. From there, the nonprofit can best figure out how it’s going to get done.

4 Ways to Get to Know Your Audience
September 27, 2022 at 10:03 am

As you prepare for year-end, your constituents may have different priorities now. Here are some tools to assess your donor database.

15 Questions to Go Deeper with Your Donor
September 26, 2022 at 10:40 am

To be a great major gifts officer, you must be curious about donors. Here are practical questions to unlock your donor’s interests.

Are You Ready to Panic Yet?
September 22, 2022 at 10:17 am

Change is inevitable, but nobody likes it — me included. What doesn’t change is that every year around this time, fundraisers are starting to get overwhelmed. Some are even starting to panic.