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Eight Fundamental Concepts for Successful Non-Profit Fundraising Events

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. As you plan your fundraising events large, small and in-between, there are eight fundamental concepts that you should keep in mind to ensure that you are raising as much as possible: #1: Fundraising events are still fundraising. Don’t get sucked in.

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. However, all corporations, whether “for profit” or not, need to solve a problem and create value for others. However, all corporations, whether “for profit” or not, need to solve a problem and create value for others.

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Who Qualifies as a Major Donor Prospect for Your Organization? (3 Guidelines)

The Fundraising Authority

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. Does your non-profit have “donor profiles” set up? Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? Good major donor prospects…. #1

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Let’s explore how to manage your prize items so they make an impact in your next online silent auction : 1) Choose Prizes to Suit Your Audience When selecting items, it’s crucial to keep your audience in mind.

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

.orgSource

As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. podcast Sharon Rice,org Source Director of Business Strategy , and I talked about these shifting dynamics. Human drivers center digital initiatives where they need to be—on people.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. Two Types of Non-Profit Storytelling. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising.

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Disruption Sunny Side Up 

.orgSource

His take on leadership, business, associations, and the future is always fascinating. Early in my career, I was an intrapreneur heading a for-profit web development business under the umbrella of an association. Benign neglect was a good thing because we had the independence to successfully run the business. Do it anyway.