Fundraising
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Partners, Sponsors or Donors?
- February 22, 2018
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Category: Fundraising, Planned Giving
No CommentsOver the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with large companies to solicit their philanthropic support for educational initiatives and events. Since nonprofits ask corporations for different gifts such as event sponsorships, gifts in kind or cash donations, they often struggle with how to categorize the relationship: Are corporations partners, sponsors or donors?
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Fundraise Like an Olympian
- February 21, 2018
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Category: Digital Fundraising, Fundraising
Patrick Cohn of Peak Performance Sports writes here about the mindset of retired Norwegian athlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen. The most decorated Winter Olympian with 13 medals, Bjoerndalen was the oldest champion at Sochi. In addition to serious conditioning, he worked with a trainer earlier in his career to develop the necessary mental skills to think like a champion.
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How to Hunt Down a Donor’s Phone Number
- September 13, 2017
- Posted by: David Hoyt
- Category: Communication, Fundraising
A big check comes in from Mr. Jones, and a bolt of excitement hits your nervous system. Success! But now what?A handwritten thank you note – obviously – but also, a phone call is in order. But, what if you don’t have a phone number for him in the database? Do you admit defeat and only send the trusty thank you card? Of course not! The thank you phone call is an important opportunity to learn about your donor’s interests, to solidify the positive feelings toward your organization that inspired the gift, and perhaps to set the stage for a future meeting.
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Fundraising is Simple, but Not Easy
- July 21, 2017
- Posted by: Susan Mangels
- Category: Fundraising
Is fundraising really that simple? As you look at your nonprofit’s goals for the year and the dollars you must raise to keep the doors open, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed. There are many, many needs and even more details to keep track of. Where do you even start?
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The First 90 Days
- July 14, 2016
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Category: Fundraising, Planning
A version of this article was published in the May/June 2016 edition of SPN News. Fundraisers play an essential role in helping to fulfill a nonprofit’s mission, maintain current initiatives, and launch new projects. Consequently, everyone from board members to management and program staff have high expectations for this position.
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Winging It
- June 14, 2016
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Category: Fundraising
Is a fundraising plan critical to success? Yes, according to a new study of nonprofit organizations. The Association of Fundraising Professionals reported on a recent study by Third Space Studio, which found that for nonprofits with budgets under $2 million: