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Corporate Appeal Tips

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While corporate funding accounts for only a small portion of philanthropic dollars in the United States (approximately 6% of all giving comes from corporations and businesses), funding from these sources can be vital for many nonprofits, especially during capital campaigns. If your organization has not done a corporate appeal annually or would like to increase its results from business and corporate fundraising, here are a few tips.  Read more



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Development Committee Tips

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Why is a Development Committee important for your nonprofit organization? It is critical that all fundraising activities are coordinated through the Development Office and that there is a Development Plan in place that includes realistic goals and objectives for the development program. The Development Committee will provide the volunteer perspective that can motivate and inspire the board's fundraising activities, support the Development Office and add valuable talent and connections to improve fundraising results. Here are some tips for recruiting and working with an effective Development Committee.  Read more



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Development Director Tips

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Here a few lessons learned from more than twenty years in the field of development.nbsp; Read more



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Development Officer Tips

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How does a development officer make a difference in the lives of the people their organization serves? Raising the money to make it happen is just one part of the equation. An important one for sure but here are some of the ways you can make a difference in the lives of the people your agency services.”  Read more



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Development Plan Tips

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If you don't have a written development plan for your organization, now is the time to do one. Some things to remember:  Read more



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Direct Mail Tips

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Many organizations use direct mail as a method of fundraising and, for some organizations, this is one of their most successful ways to reach large numbers of prospective donors. Some hints on successful direct mail include:  Read more



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Direct Mail Tips II

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As we approach year end, many nonprofits are gearing up for their year-end direct mail appeal. A few hints to help you launch a successful direct mail program include:  Read more



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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



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Donor Software Tips

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Are you still trying to manage your donor records in a program like ACCESS, ACT! or EXCEL? All of these programs are great regarding the purposes for which they were designed, but if your organization is serious about building donor relations, you need a program designed specifically for managing donor records.  Read more



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Donor Stewardship Tips

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What do donors expect from the organizations to whom they donate? Research has shown that donors are more aware than ever before of the importance of scrutinizing the charities to which they are considering contributing. What are some of the things they look for, and expect?  Read more