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[Tip Sheet]

Budgeting Tips

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  1. Make sure the development office creates its own budget or has significant input into the budget process. Don’t set the development goal by looking at the organization’s income and expenses and expect the development office to make up the deficit, based on that information alone.
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[Tip Sheet]

Building an Effective Website Tips

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Many nonprofits know they need to have a website, but either attempt to develop it without professional guidance, or overlook some key components of a good website. Here are a few hints.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Capital Campaigns: The Ingredients for Success

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally Published in Desert Charities News

If a capital campaign is in your organization's future, you will want to do everything you can to assure success. There are several key ingredients to every successful campaign and, when analyzing successful campaigns, three of these ingredients surface as the most crucial.

The following items will help assure success:

  • A strong annual fund history;
  • A realistic goal;
  • A sufficient pool of qualified prospects;
  • Strong staff support;
  • Gift acceptance policies;
  • Campaign organizational structure; and
  • Adequate donor software system.

And the three key ingredients:
  • A compelling case for support;
  • A committed board of directors;
  • Strong volunteer leadership.
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[Recommended Book]

Change Philanthropy

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By Alica Epstein Korten
Candid Stories of Foundations Maximizing Results through Social Justice

Publisher's Description:

A how-to guide for creating and funding social justice program grants

This groundbreaking book shows how to increase funding for social justice philanthropy. Social justice philanthropy provides direct services to alleviate suffering and works to transform the systems and institutions that cause that suffering. Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Change Philanthropy offers an insider's view what works and what doesn't work when developing grantmaking strategies in support of social change. It gives clear guidance showcases foundations of all types and sizes including Liberty Hill Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Needmor Fund, Jacobs Family Foundation, Discount Foundation, Global Fund for Women, Schott Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Open Society Institute. The book also includes a wealth of illustrative examples and contains practical suggestions and tips that can be applied immediately to support any social justice agenda.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Choosing Donor Software: Things to Remember

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By Christopher Logan
Director of Development, NPower Seattle
Originally published on the "ASmallChange.net" website

  • Don't have a Technology Plan? Now might be a good time to put one together. There are many resources available to assist you with this. Remember that this process will not just impact development — but other departments as well. A strong technology plan and strategy will ensure the best choice possible.
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Development Office Start Up Special Offer!

If your organization is planning to start a development office this year, don’t miss this opportunity for savings! CAPITAL VENTURE is offering our start up program at a discounted price for clients who schedule before June 30, 2009 for start up before August 31, 2009.

In today’s economy, we know how important it is for you to maximize your budget and for your office to be cost-effective and successful immediately. The CAPITAL VENTURE program is a culmination of years of experience setting up development offices for nonprofits covering every area of interest and service.  Read more



[Tool]

Development Office Technology Evaluation

[On Demand Service]

An evaluation of your development office's technology includes a comprehensive review of the strengths and weaknesses of your current hardware, software, databases, and remote connections, as well as recommendations specifically designed for your staff and fundraising needs.   Read more



[Tutorial]

Do It Yourself or Do It For You? Weighing Out Your Website Options

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The Nonprofit Website Solution
Originally published on the "The Nonprofit Website Solution" Blog

Being a non-profit doesn't mean you have to scrimp on everything. Start by hiring a professional, then take over.

We all know that financial resources are an important asset for non-profit organizations. Non-profits simply don't have the luxury to spend on projects or events that do not contribute to the accomplishment of their goals, whatever these may be.   Read more



[Tutorial]

Does Your Club Need a Capital Campaigns?

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President
Originally published in the Club Managers Association of America Newsletter

If a capital campaign is in your club's future, you will want to do everything you can to assure success. There are several key ingredients to every successful campaign and three of these ingredients, when analyzing successful campaigns, surface as the most crucial.  Read more



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