This post was contributed by Wayne Elsey, founder and CEO of Elsey Enterprises. What do you think is one of the leading causes of suffering in the nonprofit sector? For me, I think I lot of it has to do with the fact that there are a lot of good organizations working to help society, […]
Are you participating in Giving Tuesday? If so, you’ll need to start creating your Giving Tuesday campaign, corresponding content, and communication plan now. Not sure where to begin? No worries. How to Create Your Giving Tuesday Campaign is a free guide that takes you step-by-step through this multi-faceted process. Get the guide here! What do […]
So you’ve decided to hold a fundraising event: a dinner, a gala, perhaps a sports tournament or 5K race. Every successful event requires an ambitious revenue goal. How do you plan to meet that goal? You’ve got the essential revenue streams: ticket sales, sponsorships, a pledge drive or fund-a-need campaign… Have you considered a charity […]
How Do You Adjust Past Gift Details? Have you ever had a donor ask for some or all of their money back because they are no longer able to attend an event? Or maybe you’ve entered a credit card gift in DonorPerfect, and then realized you put in the wrong amount? The process to issue […]
In 2015, Americans donated more money to charities, $373 billion to be exact, more than ever before in history. More and more, people are realizing that traditional programs aren’t enough to solve all societal ills. Of course, the number of donations an organization receives depends largely on its annual appeal letter. If these appeal letters […]
This post was contributed by Robin Cabral, “Hire a CFRE!” Learn more at www.developmentconsultingsolutions.com. Spring and fall is the season of gala events or so it seems. And, rightly so, the weather is just beautiful these times of year. I am often asked by organizations that are holding galas or other fundraising events, what is the […]
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