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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

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Furthermore, 43% of those gifts were made by Baby Boomers while only 11% were made by Millennials , according to Fidelity Charitable. Evaluate what the organization is currently doing to engage young people. She is the advancement associate for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. were made by individuals.

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“Getting Real” with Donors: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy for Securing Unrestricted Gifts

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Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. New education programs require trial and error, curriculum and evaluation, and staff expertise. But what if there was a way to inspire donors to make unrestricted gifts?

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From Year 1 to Year 2: The Importance of Retaining First Gifts

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Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. The Trial Gift. The first gift a donor makes is called a trial gift, kind of like a trial purchase. But there are certain tactics that should be kept in mind.

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Inspiring Loyalty: Donor Stewardship in Arts and Culture

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Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Finally, staff should also review its stewardship process and survey donors to evaluate the impact of stewardship efforts. Beyond the Gift.

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