Planning
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Fundraising Feast or Famine
- February 26, 2010
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Categories: Communication, Planning
No CommentsDo your donors experience feast or famine with the communications they receive from you? Are they bombarded at times with multiple messages and requests and, at other times, ignored?
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Are You Spending Enough on Fundraising
- September 30, 2009
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Category: Planning
The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle,” recently published by the Bridgespan Group in the Stanford Innovation Review, the authors report that many nonprofits underfund overhead costs like fundraising and also underreport them on tax forms. This perpetuates donors’ unrealistic expectations about the costs of carrying out the organization’s mission.
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Strategies for Navigating Tumultuous Times
- December 19, 2008
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Categories: Major Gifts, Planning
What if your fundraising income drops by 20%, 25% or more in 2009? That’s a scary thought but it is becoming a reality for some nonprofits. Instead of taking the “wait and see” approach, many nonprofit executives are beginning to draw up contingency plans on how they will survive in this challenging fundraising environment. Below are strategies to help you navigate during this difficult time.
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Fundraising in Tough Economic Times
- October 6, 2008
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Categories: Planning, Research
The topic on the mind of every fundraiser is: How will the current economic slowdown impact charitable contributions?Giving USA offers two important statistics based on historical data:
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Creating the Right Funding Mix for Long-Term Sustainability
- August 16, 2008
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Categories: Management, Planning
Not long ago, I was speaking to the staff of a well-established non-profit organization that was facing a dilemma. For the past several years, they were fortunate enough not to have to worry about raising funds. Most of their contributions came from a handful of donors who provided the necessary operating support.
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Think Small and Think Big
- August 16, 2008
- Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald
- Categories: Planning, Research
Nonprofit professionals know that many small details add up to overall success in their fundraising programs.The relatively quiet month of August is a perfect time to concentrate on improving these “small”—but not inconsequential—components of your programs.