Category Archives: Fundraisers
A Guide to Donor Retention
A Guide to Donor Retention A Guide to Donor Retention On average, about 2 in 10 donors who gave to an organization last year will give to that organization again this year. While it’s great to have some donorsbecome
[PODCAST] Get Your Capital Campaign Toolkit Set and Ready!
Is Your Capital Campaign Toolkit Set and Ready? A capital campaign may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. In today’s episode, Katie interviews Amy Eisenstein, the CEO of The Capital Campaign Toolkit and a veteran fundraiser. If you’re
Three Easy Ways Nonprofits Can Cut Costs
Cut costs just in time for budgeting season. 1. Pay less for processing credit card donations or don’t pay at all How would you like to increase your annual donations by up to 4% without adding any new donors? It
Federal Grant Checklist to Help You Win Funds
Federal Grant Checklist to Help You Prepare As you conduct grant research to uncover new opportunities for your organization, you may come across grants from federal government agencies. And as grant funding through federal economic recovery programs distributes, we’ll see
[PODCAST] Is Your Board Driven by the Right Purpose?
Do the right things drive your board members? Some want to boost their resume; some have genuine intentions, and others simply can’t say “no.” The intentionality behind your board of directors’ service is fundamental to a healthy and thriving board.
[PODCAST] Stick to Your Nonprofit Vision
Stick to Your Nonprofit Vision and Know Why You Exist The issues most nonprofits are attempting to resolve are not static. They are changing and shifting over time. As we attempt to experiment and adapt, how do we hold fast
Smoothing Nonprofit Turnover Transitions
Smoothing Turnover Transitions: Overview and Process Employee turnover is an inevitable part of running a business. People move on for a variety of reasons. Still, no matter the situation, these events can significantly impact every organization and the remaining employees
Year End Fundraising Essentials Tool Kit
Fundraising Essentials to Maximize Your Year-End Giving Campaign Know you need to try something new but don’t know where to start? This curated list of essential fundraising training, guides, and podcasts will help you raise the bar and raise more
The Major Gifts Fundraising PlayBook
The Major Gifts Fundraising PlayBook The Major Gifts Fundraising PlayBook Have you heard of the Pareto Principle? Essentially, the principle says that 80% of your nonprofit revenue comes from 10% of donors. With rising wealth inequality, some experts say
[PODCAST] Nonprofit Website Trends: Forego flashy for functionality
Nonprofit Website Trends: Forego flashy for functionality The only part of a nonprofit under more pressure than its employees is its website. Nonprofit websites have to do and be a lot of things to many people. Accessibility, functionality, easy navigation,
