The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things. In my experience, when we talk about “storytelling” in non-profit fundraising, we’re talking about one of two separate things. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., My boss says we only thank the administrator, because the donor has already been thanked for their gift and received a tax deduction. Is this right? — Confused Dear Confused, No, this is not right.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Saying thank you establishes trust , reassuring donors their money didn’t go into a black hole. When the thank you is delayed, trust can be eroded before you even get a chance to make a critical and good first impression. He thinks I’m nuts.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Point a Compass to the Future Regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path. I’ll get on my Association 4.0 Evaluating its health should be a top priority.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. But risk doesn’t always come with a dollar sign attached.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Pivoting Patrick Dorsey, VP Sales, Impexium, introduces Nancy MacRae, Kristine Hillmer, and Sharon Rice (left to right) at the Leadership ColLAB. While some businesses are writing their final pandemic chapter, the healthcare and restaurant industries continue to feel the aftershocks of seismic disruption. Patrick’s Day weekend crowds.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You’ll throw together a fundraiser that brings in enough money to give you breathing room for a few days then you’ll panic when you realize the money won’t stretch into next month and you’ll go right back to throwing together another fundraiser where the cycle just repeats. To get started, answer these six questions.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. For example, let’s say you’re building a CRM to track relationships with your donors. If you plan to include search functionality, you’ll need to set up rules such as, “When a user enters a donor name in the search, return all possible matches from the CRM.”

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. We have the answers you seek. When you can separate yourself from the cause, it can ease the discomfort of asking for donations.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. When you receive a gift by check, you should print and mail a personalized letter of appreciation that serves as the receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

And how do you figure out which one is right for you? The right fundraising coach can be that person for you. Pull from the in-person events budget that you’re not really dipping into right now. The right fundraising coach can help you generate funds that surpass your investment. A coach is a great idea. Then do it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

This book is about what I’ve learned from my blunders, and how you can replicate our successes,” says Jacobs. He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. And he shares his techniques for: Turning a healthy fear of failure to your advantage.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Collect the right kind of data on your members Talk to most association executives and they’ll tell you that their data is not in the best place. As we move into the new year, all this takes is a commitment to each other to make a fresh start when it comes to data governance and data quality.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Dear Charity Clairity, I recently read your advice about how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises, and I appreciate what you had to say. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. So far, so good. .

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When you post on social media, you don’t know how many people actually see your content. And when you post on your website, well, most of your donors aren’t regularly visiting your website. Success also requires taking the time to get the message just right. And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Can’t say that I blame you. What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? What’s the answer? Host a thank-a-thon Put simply, this is when you gather a group of volunteers (preferably board members) to call and thank donors. Don’t just reflect on their impact.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Easier said than done, right? I believe it’s better to admit when you don’t know someone. This isn’t something to ignore or worry about until later; good communication skills are invaluable to your nonprofit’s income stream. That’s why you need to chart your donor lists carefully.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., I don’t want to say no to them, but sometimes the ideas offered aren’t feasible. I’ve gotten in trouble with board members “reporting” me to my boss, saying I didn’t listen to the donors or even that I rejected their advice. It will shine through!

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Yet when I was writing that article, it was an afterthought, just like it is for far too many charitable organizations, though it shouldn’t be. Yet when I was writing that article, it was an afterthought, just like it is for far too many charitable organizations, though it shouldn’t be. What is Stewarding?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Dear Charity Clairity, My supervisor and I are disagreeing about whether or not to announce a financial goal for our fundraising campaign and, if so, when to share it. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. For example: .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Dear Charity Clairity, I have two related questions about determining when a donor is ready to be asked for a major gift. The other is when to put a hold on the process because of life events. We need money now! What do I do?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. . In the 2021 Association Trends Study from Community Brands, 78 percent of people who work at professional membership organizations say their staff is working more than they were a year ago. As an association professional, do you feel like you’re working harder than you were a year ago?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When we were kids we instinctively knew the best learning mode. We tried to turn over, sit up, crawl, walk, jump, say words, put words together to form sentences, pick up cheerios with two fingers, use a spoon, drink out of a cup, make our parents laugh. There’s no one right way to learn. If not, might there be a better way?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle gift solicitation when more cultivation is needed first. . I ask because this happened once when I thought the donor wasn’t really well enough cultivated for an ask.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Especially when your goal is a major gift, and you’re approaching a current donor. ” Essentially, it says the human brain compares subsequent options with one that came first and uses this as a means to make judgements.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Dear Call Me Maybe, You’re certainly on the right track wanting to make phone calls to donors. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have any tips for acquiring phone numbers?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, when site visitors navigate to your website, is it easy for them to find exactly what they’re looking for? If the answer is “no,” then it’s time for you to update your website’s functionality. An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.” VERY rarely does the thought of a Board meeting make you feel excited, hopeful, or positive. If you had one big complaint about your typical nonprofit Board meeting, what would it be?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. In this article, we share insights from contributor Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE, Chief Development Officer at OneStar. Iteration is innovation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Julie, I got 3:00 Eastern, is it okay if I go ahead and get things kicked off officially? Steven: All right, awesome. That’s right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To accomplish something great, author Matt Higgins says you need to toss your Plan B overboard and burn the boats. When I say the phrase “Burn the Boats,” many people reflexively recoil at the idea, confusing total commitment with risk mitigation. You have to give yourself no escape route, no chance to ever turn back.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 16, 2024

When is the right time to discipline or terminate an employee? They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve. Based on this, we made the decision to terminate this employee. Signed, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Words are everything in fundraising. Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Again, words matter.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Your board is right: It’s time to evolve and inhabit the digital landscape. Your board is right: It’s time to evolve and inhabit the digital landscape. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Number two is revenue.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And in most civil cases (typically those covering issues of housing, family, and consumer law), people represent themselves because there is generally no right to legal counsel in civil matters. live in near poverty. At that point, you might have your solution or you may be referred to a legal services partner specializing in your issue.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to the teams, make sure they’re around the same size and that all players are assigned to a team before the trivia night event. When it comes to the teams, make sure they’re around the same size and that all players are assigned to a team before the trivia night event. Choose the right host. Find an assistant.

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