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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show. Raffle One of the best spring fundraising ideas is to host a raffle.

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Ask Yourself These Questions Before Hiring a Fundraising Coach

Bloomerang

Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach. Do you have a manager, supervisor, or mentor who is teaching you how to fundraise and supporting you along the way? A coach is a great idea. Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and question whether you have what it takes?

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Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer

Allegiance Group

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! What makes you nervous?

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Youth Fundraising Ideas: 10 Fundraisers for the Young at Heart

Qgiv

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. The first of our youth fundraising ideas is a car wash fundraiser. Car wash fundraiser. Chores for cash.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Should You Hire A Development Consultant?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., You know the old adage: “Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” To teach existing staff or board how to do something so they can carry on themselves. You need an objective outsider.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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5 Ideas for Developing More Inclusive Volunteer Management

NTEN

Long application forms that don’t offer a clear idea of what a volunteer will be doing can often leave people uneasy about what they may or may not be asked to do. If you can teach a new volunteer a necessary skill for the role, consider removing it as a prerequisite. Volunteers should feel empowered to ask questions.

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