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

CauseVox

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. Are you on track to meet your goals? So now what?

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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . Here are some sample questions: 1.

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

The purpose of no-shave November comes from cancer awareness. More specifically, it’s a fundraising concept that began in the 2000s to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. To raise more money, invite and charge your supporters a small entrance fee to come sample all the delicious bakes. Pledge Now, Pay Later.

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Mastering Next Year’s Budget With Revenue Projections and Donor Attrition Analysis

Neon CRM

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. These are but a sample of the decisions that nonprofits need to make when entering into a budgetary process.

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Takeaways from the American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit

ASU Lodestar Center

Today I am pleased to have the occasion to fulfill my pledge to share my experience and newfound knowledge, further supporting the development of the sector’s leadership pipeline. This is a mere sample of some of the questions and topics tackled by world class leaders and partnership organizations in our limited time together.

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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

Get Fully Funded

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Now that you understand what to include and what to leave out, let’s look at some sample thank you letters. I am aware! Then make sure you have other thank you letters ready for special situations like memorial donations, pledges, and more. Thank you for caring!’

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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Simply offer ticket sales online, then send your guests a care package of the beverages to be sampled on the day of the event. For added suspense, you may send out a mystery box with a variety of beverages to sample. This activity is a great way to bring awareness to dogs and other pets in need while raising funds at the same time.

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