Give and Take

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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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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Estate Planning
Jonathan Gudema

COVID-19 Pandemic Sounds Alarm for Estate Planning Needs

COVID made this business decision a moot point for many employers: it was either work at home or not work at all. Other than the blanket remote work initiative, one of the most highly-affected areas was in the world of estate planning.

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Nonprofit Leadership
Staff Member

The Role of the Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator

No matter the size of a nonprofit organization, the role of its volunteer coordinator cannot be overlooked. As organizations continue to rely heavily on volunteerism as a means of raising funds, the nonprofit volunteer coordinator plays an essential part in the success of the organization.  

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Fundraising Strategy
Viken Mikaelian

The Link Between Negotiation, Sales, and Fundraising

Your days are full of negotiations, one after another. Some are small, like persuading your kid to eat a little breakfast before school. Some are bigger, like getting your team on board with the idea you want to pitch to your boss. And some are bigger, like buying a house or asking for a promotion. Life is all about negotiation — and negotiation is happening all the time.

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