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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

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Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. This could be especially troubling in a capital campaign when an influx of new pledges quickly becomes overwhelming. Add data health tools.

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How to Encourage Board Member Giving for Capital Campaigns

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Providing pledge forms and gently encouraging they be returned by a particular date. We recommend nonprofits follow a clear process that involves setting specific giving goals, soliciting every board member individually, and reporting the results. Determine individual giving targets and a total goal. Solicit each board member.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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But if the event meets your goals for revenue and awareness, it might be ok. Participants become your fundraisers by asking for pledges and raising money from their friends and family to sponsor them in the event. You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. Competitions. Point blank.

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

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Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. If so, excellent job!

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Strategies to Build Donor Trust and Retention

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Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. With every campaign and goal, there will be missteps. Is the support of a corporation or a government agency going to be lauded and celebrated more than that of an individual? Have you considered creating a Donor Bill of Rights for your donors specifically? Reveal your failures.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

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Create Teams of Different Pledge Classes Now, let’s talk about a secret ingredient that can make your capital campaign soar: the power of friendly competition within your own ranks. By creating teams based on different pledge classes, you can tap into the natural camaraderie and rivalry that exists within your chapter.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Fitness challenge Help your supporters with their fitness goals by hosting a peer to peer fitness challenge! Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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