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Creating a Fundraising Culture in Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

—the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. The Cultivation Phase. The Solicitation Phase.

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6 smart fundraising strategies to drive major giving success

EveryAction

When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide. The way this idea plays out is that a significant portion of funds (typically upwards of 80%) raised by an organization often comes from a small percentage of the supporter base (less than 20%).

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How to Run a Capital Campaign

CauseVox

At its heart, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Generally you’ll be running your campaign for somewhere between six months and a year to raise the funds you need. What is your relationship with our organization?

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The Audiences of a Capital Campaign: Who to Target and When

Achieve

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. . The Public Phase. Feasibility Study. Campaign Planning. Post-Campaign Activities.

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The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy

The Modern Nonprofit

Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1. Nurturing Potential Major Donors Designate a Major Gifts Champion A dedicated major gifts officer can develop and maintain close relationships with potential major donors, ensuring personalized attention and engagement.

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Planning Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign: 4 Do's & Don'ts

Achieve

They’re major investments of your time and resources with potentially huge payoffs—an increased capacity to drive impact, strengthened relationships with donors and partners , and tons of valuable fundraising experience. Do your research to understand the structure and timeline of a typical capital campaign in advance.

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The 5 Phases of the Faith-Based Supporter Lifecycle

Connection Cafe

Most faith-based organizations rely on supporters to fund their work. The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter lifecycle : Step #1: Getting to Know You. For places of worship, this is the phase where a potential member attends services for the first time, or comes occasionally, while still attending another parish most weekends.

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