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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

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And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. After you decide on your goal, think about the specific questions you want to ask.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country.

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Use a Maturity Model to Set a Vision for Fundraising Growth

NonProfit PRO

Where do you see your fundraising organization in five years? To answer this important question, your organization should use this five-step maturity model. This tool helps to identify strategies to drive growth, build new and retain current supporter relationships, and ultimately increase mission impact.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

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A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

Candid

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. This means that there is no day like today to begin.

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Answer these 6 questions to frame your fundraising plan structure

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Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. There are lots of details to think through and lots of questions to answer. You see, a good fundraising plan isn’t something you knock out in an afternoon. That applies to fundraising, too.

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