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Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect

sgEngage

There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” Exit 1: Disqualification Road Exit 2: Proposal Avenue Exit 3: The Stewardship Fork Once you know what road you’re on with a potential donor, you can decide to press the gas or to let it go and move on to a better-fit major gift prospect. Action : Let it go.

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Top 6 Reasons to Focus on Recurring Donations for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Part of this is due to the seasonal nature of giving, and part of this is due to the fact that fundraising tends to be cyclical. 5) Cost-Effective.

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5 Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Major Gift Strategy

Saleforce Nonprofit

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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5 Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Major Gift Strategy

Saleforce Nonprofit

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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What 2020 year-end fundraising can tell us about 2021 

M+R

But the past is close behind, and there is plenty we can learn from the 2020 end-of-year fundraising season that will help improve our fundraising efforts in the year ahead. Revenue increases were widespread, but not uniform—some nonprofits saw an influx in mid-level and large gifts, while others grew their low-dollar conversions.

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The Surprising Truth About Online Donors and Offline Fundraising

NetWits

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Taking a strictly intuitive position on online giving can actually be harmful to nonprofits overall fundraising efforts. Download Now!

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4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make as a Fundraiser in 2020

NonProfit Hub

As a professional fundraiser at a growing nonprofit, you likely understand that maintaining a positive reputation and valuing your donor relationships are key components to maximizing success. Fundraising and building relationships from home are now the new norm. Fundraising thrives with dependable and long-lasting relationships.