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[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

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Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to shine a light on their legacy giving program by publicizing bequests. . So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. My boss thinks talking about such gifts is a bit unseemly because they’re received due to a death.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts

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Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . This would basically give credit to the same gift twice on the Honor Roll. I would simply count up all gifts from the Vanguard Fund and list them under that category. . — Don’t Want Double Trouble.

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3 Data-Driven Marketing Strategies to Maximize Major Gifts

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When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy? Let’s get started!

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3 Tips for Keeping Gift Officers Motivated

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As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. In this dynamic work environment, how are you keeping gift officers motivated and connected to their outcomes? I have worked with a lot of leaders to develop plans for keeping gift officers excited and on track. It isn’t a one-time fix.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Realty with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . Dear Looking for a Way Forward, Whenever a donor approaches you regarding a gift with conditions, you must ask yourself whether the benefit outweighs the cost. — Looking for a Way Forward.

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23 Best Volunteer Appreciation Gifts to Show Your Gratitude

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Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

All that said, when doing your shopping this year, please be conscious of the power of your spending and put your dollars to work for good by purchasing from any of the 22 online gift stores that benefit nonprofits – especially on #GivingTuesday. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store. National Public Radio(NPR) Shop.

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