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Here’s Why Blended Asks Should Be A Strategy In Your Fundraising Toolbox

Bloomerang

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? That kind of asking pattern can feel like “nickel and diming” to donors, which is why blended asks are so important. . No, they don’t. You feel good. .

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5 Ways to Use Crowdfunding to Rally Your #GivingTuesday Supporters

Nonprofit Tech for Good

To the delight of Associate Director of Development and Marketing Claire Sloss and their entire staff, their supporters raised $29,619 – nearly tripling their goal! Choose a solution that leads to donor relationships, not one-off gifts. Use a giving thermometer to display your campaign’s progress.

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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

A school dropout, at 17 he found a job at a local cinema, working his way up to managing director of distribution at 20th Century Fox (Australia). with a million-dollar salary as Director of 20th Century Fox International. The NCA was generously gifted to CCF by our long-term supporter, Velcro Companies.

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When Worlds Collide: Major Gifts and Direct Marketing Team Up to Maximize Mid-Level Donors

Connection Cafe

Four years ago, the only thing major gifts officers and direct marketing teams shared was the office bathroom. Mid-level giving programs exist at the intersection between major gifts and direct marketing. And successful mid-level programs are borrowing and blending the best of both disciplines. Engaged Leadership.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

Blue Avocado

Board Underperformance In the beginning, it is common to have a board composed of a few of the founder’s friends, and for the board to give a great deal of deference to the Executive Director. In a successful nonprofit, the board’s primary responsibilities include exercising fiduciary duties and supervising the Executive Director.

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The Power Of Storytelling: Transform Your Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

Showcase your mission through a blend of video, testimonials, or live demonstrations. For instance, announce a leading gift and then challenge others to match or support at descending levels. This could be a respected board member, a charismatic executive director, or even a beneficiary of your program.

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When Your Powers Combine: Why Nonprofit Mergers Should Not Be Feared

NonProfit Hub

The Stanford Social Innovation Review cites three issues that stop nonprofit mergers from happening : getting the boards aligned, finding roles for senior staff and blending the brands. More common is when one board of directors votes to dissolve and transfer its assets to another organization. We Can Work It Out.