Practicalities

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Stop telling happy stories

Are your fundraising appeals as strong as they could be? How happy is the story they tell? The first in a two-part series.

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Solving fundraiser burnout: Transforming the story character

Fundraiser burnout is an all-too-common tale. One way to solve that problem is to tell a better story about the work of the fundraiser.


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Four steps for a successful Giving Tuesday

It’s a crowded field on Giving Tuesday, but there’s no reason to sit that day out. Here are steps towards pulling off a successful Giving Tuesday that doesn’t overwhelm you.

donor upgrades
Qualifying for donor upgrades

Learning which donors are most inclined to upgrade is just as crucial as knowing which are able to according to the depth of their pockets.


How real estate gifts can benefit your donor and your charity

It is important for fundraisers to understand the value of asset-based gifts. Not only are they good for your organization, but they are good for your donors, too, often creating a win-win situation.

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Fundraising when times are bad: management

When the going gets tough, the leaders step up. Here’s how to lead your nonprofit through a recession or other “bad times.”


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Giving as a family affair

Giving as a family can help cultivate a philanthropic spirit in kids while helping preserve your giving values.

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What donors can learn from succession planning in business

It’s hard to protect donor intent at a foundation after the death of the original donor, making perpetual foundations nearly doomed to mission drift.


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Fundraising when times are bad: foundations and grants

Worried about shrinking foundation endowments? That’s going to happen during a recession, but that doesn’t mean you should pull back.

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Fundraising when times are bad: events

When the economic outlook is questionable, you need to think carefully about the value of your fundraising events.




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