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Use This Sample Letter With Your Board To Boost Year-End Giving

Bloomerang

In the spirit of last-minute year-end fundraising actions , feel free to cut and paste this letter into your email, make any edits you think necessary, and get it out. Sending this sample letter is in that vein. Or it could mean that you make a multiple-year pledge for each of the next three to five years. Please let us know.

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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?

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New Email Tests Improve Clicks, Slow Exiting

The NonProfit Times

A matching grant pledge prior to the big day encouraged supporters to dig deep, resulting in a 40% revenue increase compared to the previous year’s total by the time the day drew to a close. Doing so entails sending two versions of an email, Sample A and Sample B, to two randomly selected groups of recipients prior to the main event.

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Ning saying no to free networks

Amy Sample Ward

As someone that has helped others to create, and has created many networks on the Ning platform, yesterday’s news that the company would be dropping 40% of it’s staff and dropping the free service was incredibly alarming. We will phase out our free service. [ Read the full letter here. ].

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Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template

CauseVox

The downloadable spreadsheet includes a sample, along with a blank template for you to use for your own plan. Remember to think out of the box with your resources – where could you save time that will free you up to focus on other activities. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Sample Fundraising Calendar.

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The Ideal Year-End Fundraising Campaign Timeline

CauseVox

For more on year-end planning, get your free ticket to the Year-End Fundraising Fair on 11/4! Here are some ways you can fundraise during year-end: Email “asks” A phone-a-thon Online crowdfunding campaign Peer-to-peer fundraising Direct mail pledges A one-day giving blitz such as #GivingTuesday Virtual events Incorporate a matching grant.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

Check out more awesome giveaways and highlights from a sampling of our exhibitors below. It doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive; it can even be free. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! Stop by the booth to learn more about this risk-free offer. Care2, Inc. in booth 22.

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