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How Building Genuine Relationships Helps You Raise Money

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Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits seem to raise money again and again while others struggle? Their success is based on relationships and donor-centric philanthropy. Here are some ways that your organization can build and utilize this type of communication.

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Prioritizing Money Builds Fake Donor Relationships

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Relationships take time. So, we go for the fake relationship. One where we pretend to care, but only if we get the money. You know that. Your boss knows it. But we ignore time because that is how we have set up things. There is a budget to manage. A forecast to make.

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Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors 

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In this blog, we’ll explore these evolving philanthropic dynamics and highlight why building and sustaining meaningful relationships with alumni donors remains central in higher education. It was even more remarkable, because it was a lump-sum donation with no limits on how the money could be used.

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Where the Money Is? — and Why That Matters for Nonprofits

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Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.” Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give.

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How to raise money for an arts organization

Hands on Fundraising

So I know more than a little about raising money for an arts organization. One day I was talking with people at […] The post How to raise money for an arts organization appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. I spent the better part of my nonprofit career at arts organizations. Let me tell you a little story.

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Strong Relationships Build Major Donor Fundraising Success

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As a profession, fundraisers constantly spend a great deal of money on training, education and consultants to learn various techniques to improve performance and results. One can never sit on their laurels.

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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.