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Low Response to Planned Giving Newsletters? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

If you have been in the fundraising industry for a while, you remember a time when planned giving newsletters were a surefire way to connect with donors. While the majority of people still prefer direct mail as a form of communication over e-mail, the popularity of planned giving newsletters has dwindled. Planned giving newsletters can still be a useful tool, but they must be sent with a clear strategy.

May 18, 2022 No Comments

Nine Ways to Have Fun Being Productive at Home

Being productive at home involves performing tasks within comfort zone. By developing creative thinking, you can enjoy your work.

April 4, 2022 No Comments

It’s Easy To Find Success — You Just Have To Know Where To Look

Everything in life exists in POTENTIAL. Those who understand the power behind POTENTIAL will have a lot more success than those who choose to ignore the influence they actually have over events and ways to respond to those events.

March 25, 2022 No Comments

Major Gifts

Personal Bias Should Not Interfere With Gift Acceptance

Should personal opinion stand in the way of a major gift to an institution? It happens often.

February 16, 2022 No Comments

Blended Gifts

Blended Gifts in a Capital Campaign—Where Do They Fit In?

Is your nonprofit counting blended gifts toward your capital campaign goal? If it isn’t, you’re likely missing the boat with countless potential donors. Learn why blended gifts are key to crushing your campaign goals during a time of donor uncertainty.

January 24, 2022 No Comments

Goal Setting

Create One Great Habit a Month and Have a Great Year in 2022

You don’t need to have 100 good habits to make your life better. Just 12 habits are plenty to completely turn your life around.

January 1, 2022 No Comments

Nonprofit Leadership

Change Your Life in Just 6 Months

I’ve moved away from making goals for the year. A year is too long! And longer-term goals like, “I want to be worth $50 million in five years” are good, motivating, but can be overwhelming. You can change your life in just half a year. Here’s how.

December 27, 2021 No Comments