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Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect

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While this scenario represents a best practice for major donor portfolios, there is no one answer to the question of when to disqualify a prospect. Prospects should be disqualified but referred to prospect research/biographical records to attempt to refresh contact information before being reassigned to officer portfolios.

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. Are you already financially viable?

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Six Steps On The Leadership Journey Of Development Professionals

Bloomerang

Development professionals employ six practices to be successful in their role. Embracing a long-term view of these practices not only unlocks your nonprofit’s growth potential, but also builds and reveals your own professional aptitude for organizational leadership. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.”

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The Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First Capital Campaign

Get Fully Funded

The Two Phases of a Capital Campaign You will be asking folks for a lot of money and support for this project, and it comes in two phases: the quiet phase and the public phase. The quiet phase is the first part of the campaign and involves meeting face-to-face with your top prospects to make individual requests.

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Nonprofit Technology Consulting: 6 Steps to Success

DNL OmniMedia

Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases. Rather than finding a new consultant for each phase, you can partner with one consultant who is already familiar with your technology and can ensure your system remains cohesive. Research top providers.

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

Achieve

Here’s another problem you may encounter: Let’s say you can clearly define what you want to do with your campaign and why, so you jump into the planning process, skipping key steps like a feasibility study and prospect research and cultivation. Do your research to understand the structure and timeline of a typical capital campaign in advance.

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How To Write a Grant Proposal: Guide + Templates

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Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?