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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

Bloomerang

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. When preparing a major gift proposal, focus on the short-term and long-term impact their gifts would make on the trajectory of the organization. So how do you keep track of them?

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5 Great Gift Ideas for the Techies in Your Life

The MatrixFiles

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the techies in your life? it can be tough to know what gift to give that will be a joy and delight, and not outdated. With this handy gift, you can set the ideal temperature for you with a phone app and always enjoy your beverage at the right temperature! The other great part?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Who are the Best Prospects for Legacy Gifts?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear No Rockefellers, It’s a myth that legacy gifts must come from rich people. This may be those who give to you religiously, or even those who don’t make cash gifts but who give their time as volunteers.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Frame Monthly Gift Asks To Minimize Accounting Complications Between Restricted And Unrestricted Gifts?

Bloomerang

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . Is promoting giving for a specific purpose helpful in attracting monthly gifts? Make a Monthly Gift. Let’s take them one at a time.

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Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer

Allegiance Group

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

Bloomerang

So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. My boss thinks talking about such gifts is a bit unseemly because they’re received due to a death. Dear Need to Make a Case, There are two ways I like to honor/acknowledge legacy gifts: Story of impact. She prefers staying quiet. Donor’s story.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . This would basically give credit to the same gift twice on the Honor Roll. I would simply count up all gifts from the Vanguard Fund and list them under that category. . — Don’t Want Double Trouble.

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