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Board Governance

How to Build a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Non-Profit

There are some non-profits where fundraising seems like a constant drag… These non-profits don’t have a strong culture of philanthropy. At other non-profits, fundraising is a source of pride and excitement, where new donations are celebrated, people are happy to lend a helping hand to the development office, and where fundraising programs seem to hum along. These non-profits have a strong culture of philanthropy.

Joe Garecht June 6, 2021 No Comments

Fundraising Strategy

Minor Steps, Major Wins: Securing Major Gifts through Planned Giving

It may be clear that planned giving is worth the time and investment. But how does one begin to develop a planned giving program that will lead to major gifts down the line? Can receiving planned gifts and eventually, major gifts, actually be that straightforward? Here are some simple steps for building a planned giving program that will allow your nonprofit to win big in the future.

Samantha Ganser June 1, 2021 No Comments

Fundraising Strategy

How to Write a Great Donor Thank You Letter

One of your most important roles as a non-profit fundraiser is to steward your current donors so that they keep giving year after year. The starting point for this process is your donor thank you letter.

Joe Garecht May 19, 2021 No Comments

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Fundraising Consulting

How to Get Started as a Fundraising Consultant

There are thousands of independent fundraising consultants working in the field today, ranging from strategy consultants to direct mail copywriters to grantwriters. While there is lots of opportunity for consultants, it can be hard to get started. If you’re a fundraiser looking to become a fundraising consultant, use these tips to get started.

Viken Mikaelian May 6, 2021 No Comments

Fundraising Strategy

The 4 Phases of a Successful Major Donor Strategy for Your Non-Profit

The world’s best fundraising programs rely on a strong major gifts program to fund their work. In this article, I’m going to show you how to build a major donor strategy for your organization that raises the money your non-profit needs to thrive.

Joe Garecht April 24, 2021 2 Comments

Fundraising Strategy

Virtual Major Gift Fundraising — A Trend For The Future

As a major gift officer, it is vital to remain flexible. When society was forced into the virtual world, successful fundraisers jumped with it. The need for donations does not stop despite world events, and leading nonprofits took the opportunity to use a new resource for major gift fundraising.

Viken Mikaelian April 19, 2021 No Comments