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Donor Recognition

[Workshop]

Donor Cultivation Strategies [1.5 CFRE Credits]

February 6, 2013
Sponsored by: GrantStation.com
Webinar
Presenter: Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE

Many nonprofit organizations think fundraising is limited to sending out a letter, holding an event, or writing a grant proposal. Fundraising is really about the development of relationships. Relationship building takes time, whether the organization is approaching individuals, corporations, or foundations. In this webinar Linda Lysakowski will discuss tools, events, and activities that can be used to cultivate relationships with all of these constituencies, which can result in bigger gifts, more rewarding relationships, and increased involvement of donors  Read more



[Tutorial]

Donor Recognition Events

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

One of the first etiquette lessons most parents teach their children is the importance of saying "please" and "thank you." For those of us working in the nonprofit field today, we are always asking for donations; we are accustomed to saying, "please." However, it is sometimes easy to forget to say "thank you" to our donors. So how do we say thank you in a way that is appropriate to our donors?

Why should you thank you donors? Not only is it good common sense and good etiquette. But on the asking side of the coin, it is much easier and cheaper to retain a current donor than it is to locate a new one! In fact, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, currently being conducted by AFP and the Urban Institute, cite statistics that prove that finding a new donor costs more than six times the cost of keeping a current donor.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Donor Retention Tips

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Keeping current donors is far more cost effective than acquiring new donors. Here are some ideas to keep current donors and get them to increase their current level of giving.  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Memorial Giving Tips

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Many organizations, particularly those who deal in health issues or end-of-life issues, receive numerous memorial gifts when one of their patients or people they serve dies. But are these donors one-time donors? Or can they be cultivated into giving again or even becoming major donors?  Read more



[Tool]

Sample Donor and Gift Recognition Policy

Courtesy of the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation

An excellent sample Donor Recognition and Gift Policy with all the key points addressed.   Read more



[Tool]

Sample Donor Recognition Policy

Courtesy of the Barrie Public Library

An excellent sample Donor Recognition Policy with all the key points addressed.   Read more



[Tool]

Sample University Donor Recognition Policy

Courtesy of the University of Newcastle, Australia

Introduction
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the importance of recognizing the support provided by its many supporters and benefactors.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Why You Need Gift Acceptance Policies

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally published for AFP International's Information Exchange

Why is it important for a nonprofit to have fundraising policies?

Most nonprofit organizations have personnel policies, fiscal policies and board policies, but often these same organizations have never taken the time to develop fundraising policies. These policies are important for a number of reasons:

  • To prevent the organizations from accepting gifts that may be inappropriate for the organization;
  • To prevent the acceptance of gifts that have "strings" attached to them;
  • To have consistent policies for staff so there is no need to reinvent the wheel every time an unusual situation arises;
  • To provide a guideline for volunteers who are making solicitation calls;
  • To provide guidelines on how to dispose of or invest non-cash gifts.
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