Give and Take

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Goal Setting
Viken Mikaelian

Me, Money, Nonprofits

Making money by selling products isn’t some elusive art or rocket science. It’s accessible to anyone willing to learn and put in the effort — something our education system doesn’t emphasize enough.

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Fundraising Strategy
Viken Mikaelian

4 Qualities of a Strategic Major Donor Thank-You Letter 

A major donor thank-you letter is a monumental part of the stewardship process and keeps people connected to your mission. Don’t leave writing a major donor thank-you letter to the last moment. You can prepare ahead of time by drafting a sample document and then customizing it as is necessary. 

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For Donors
Sarah Pinto

5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Major Donors  

While there are all kinds of advice floating around about methods to cultivate major donors, much of it is advanced and focuses on well-established organizations trying to grow already sizeable endowment funds. For organizations in the beginning stages of focusing on large donations, there are certain tried-and-true steps to cultivate major donors.  

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Welcome to The Top 5%

Here we are, wrapping up yet another year and facing a new one. This is the perfect time to set goals for the year ahead. (Actually, I happen to think anytime is a good time to set goals, but a lot of people seem to be motivated by the new year.)

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Marketing
Viken Mikaelian

E-mail vs. Direct-Mail Fundraising 

Choosing a method of marketing communication is a foundational layer of a strong nonprofit marketing strategy. In the past, major gifts officers relied heavily on direct-mail fundraising as a form of communicating with donors.  

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