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Mastering Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Raise More

Bloomerang

In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? 7 steps to start a major gift program Major gift fundraising tools Let’s start by reviewing the basics of what these key donations are. Development director.

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Why Leaders Need To Develop Their Middle Managers

Eric Jacobsen Blog

However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add. Further, middle managers manage both up and down, and serve as critical translators in both directions.

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

Whether you’re crafting an emergency plan to react to unexpected external circumstances or creating your strategy for the next two to five years, this guide will help your nonprofit get the most out of its strategic plan. How often should you develop a standard nonprofit strategic plan? Let’s get started.

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Elevating Nonprofit Events: A Strategic Guide To Guest Curation

Bloomerang

In nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on thoughtful development planning, effective resource development, and engaging your supporters—donors and volunteers. Whether raising funds, increasing awareness, or celebrating achievements, your goals will guide your guest list. Identify key supporters.

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

sgEngage

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months.

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Best practices for a successful AMS implementation and launch

Nimble AMS

To successfully prepare Phi Kappa Phi’s 300+ chapters, staff, and stakeholders for a successful software adoption, the organization created a project team, guiding and mentoring all team members during the implementation. Take time to develop contingency plans to address unplanned challenges during your AMS implementation.

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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. If you don’t have a fundraising development plan for this year yet, it’s never too late to start.

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