While we discussed the high-level overview of 5 Steps to Building a Major Gifts Program previously, there are also more detailed nuances about how to acquire major gift donors. Let’s…
Board of Directors Non Profit Responsibilities
A nonprofit board of directors is faced with the same question as everyone involved with a nonprofit. How can we achieve our mission? They have the advantage of objectivity regarding…
5 Good Reasons to Host Fundraising Events
While the primary mission of hosting non-profit events is generally to fundraise, there are also other essential reasons why fundraising events are so important for organizations. Let’s discuss some other…
Capital Campaigns: 7 Ways to Supplement Major Gifts
If you’ve been involved with nonprofits or fundraising for any amount of time, odds are that you know the 80/20 or 90/10 rule. The ratio changes from organization to organization,…
5+ Winning Cheerleading Fundraisers
Get your spirits up because it’s that time of year! With the fall and Homecoming season in play, it’s the perfect time to brainstorm some ideas for cheerleading fundraisers. Here…
School Fundraising Grand Bake Sale
The classic bake sale is a school fundraising gathering we all know and enjoy. Buying baked goods made by grandmas and mothers is a pleasure.The fundraising bottom line is not…
Fundraising for Kids with Confidence
It’s back to fundraising time for many schools and parent teacher groups. Here are five key items to keep in mind for your fall fundraisers to help make them successful.…
Social Network Keys for Nonprofits
Social media is not the only way to build your social network. How your charity or non-profit organization is perceived, how you interact with constituents, and build relationships and partnerships…
Which Fundraising Letter to Send
Fundraising letters can be very effective fundraising tools for non-profits, if you know what to say and when to say it. A fundraising letter holds many intricacies. A donation letter,…
Build a Major Gifts Program at Your Non-Profit
Major gifts are significant monetary donations made by donors or sponsors to a charitable organization. Though major gifts are relatively rare, they are a very important aspect of any development…
Non-profit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I can’t be racist, sexist or biased because I am a good person! Sound familiar? We in the United States all grew up in a white, patriarchal social system which…