Give and Take

Fundraising Strategy
Viken Mikaelian

Are You a “Fingers Crossed” Marketer?

Are you a “hopeful” marketer? The kind of person whose entire marketing strategy consists of crossing your fingers, sending out an occasional mailer and hoping you get a few responses? Well, I hope this post shows you the error of your ways.

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Fundraising Strategy
Benjamin Case

The Right Question

Wouldn’t it be great in fundraising if we always knew the right question for every donor and fundraising situation we encounter? I-Robot with Will Smith will give you some clues.

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For Donors
Viken Mikaelian

Major Gift Solicitation Basics

Major gift solicitation is an art that can make or break your fundraising goals. This guide can help you increase your chances of receiving a major donation. 

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Board Engagement
Benjamin Case

10 Elements of an Outstanding Board Endorsement Letter

Board endorsement letters are meant to be a third-party endorsement that a staff member and even the President of the organization cannot make. These letters are an unreserved third-person statement of the quality and integrity of the nonprofit. Highly successful fundraisers engage their generous board members to “endorse” their nonprofit to other major gifts (and planned gifts) donors and prospects.

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Fundraising Strategy
Viken Mikaelian

Dealing With An Unresponsive Major Donor

Dealing with an unresponsive major donor can be disheartening. Try these strategies to re-engage and encourage potential major donors or prospects to donate to your nonprofit organization.

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Solicitation
Patrick O'Donnell

Sample Questions to Ask Donors

Here’s a list of 31 sample questions you can adapt to your own interviews with donors. Remember, you need to ask a quality question to get a quality answer.

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Prospecting
Viken Mikaelian

Dealing With the Donor Who does Not Show Up

Congratulations! You secured the biggest donation of your career! Your passionate presentation aligned perfectly with the donor’s desire to do some good. But a month later, your cheesy grin has melted. Deidre hasn’t paid up.

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