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Reading Time: 4 minutesAlthough an organization’s Development and Communications departments have distinct roles, their ability to work together is critical to the success of fundraising efforts and the sharing of your organization’s mission. However, without proper care, the relationship can…
Reading Time: 6 minutes“So, why do you support our organization?” This seems like a simple question that many times goes unasked. Donors are fascinating, unique individuals who consider multiple motivations when deciding how, when, and why to be charitable. It…
Reading Time: 4 minutesGrateful patient fundraising is a well-established concept in healthcare. Patients (or their family members) receive excellent care from a healthcare facility, and members of the hospital’s fundraising staff engage with those grateful patients or families to create…
Reading Time: 3 minutesEducational institutions have “built in” donor bases within their alumni populations, but non-alumni can have tremendous philanthropic impact as well. In fact , Graham-Pelton conducted research of the top 50 gifts made to education in 2020, according…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn increasing number of donors view planned giving as an avenue to support to a beloved organization. With donor interest rising, it is imperative that every nonprofit prioritize planned giving programs. Of the $449.64 billion donated in…
Reading Time: 4 minutesFew can deny that this has been a challenging year, but would it be fair to say that it was challenging for everyone in the same way? Before you answer, consider: Over the past year, I’ve found…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you’re requesting meetings off-site or you’re inviting a prospect to your organization for a special activity or tour, email is often the go-to means of communication. Though email as an outreach tool is ubiquitous and commonplace,…
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunication holds the key to a nonprofit’s success. A well-crafted, resonant message not only enhances outreach but also fortifies relationships, drives donations, and fuels the mission. When fine-tuned, this skill becomes a powerful tool, propelling an organization…
Reading Time: 7 minutesProspect portfolios are crucial for any organization that wants to stay on top of identifying potential major donors who could make a difference at their organization. Knowing that prospect portfolios are important is easy, but what’s not…
Reading Time: 3 minutesCrises will happen. Nonprofits put in place leadership structures, accountability measures, and dedicated teams to prevent them as much as possible. And yet even the most well-prepared, best practice-driven, and finest mission-oriented nonprofits are not immune. News…