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Do you have a plan in place to meet your year-end fundraising goals?

September 27, 2016

The average non-profit raises over 40% of its annual revenue during the last quarter of the calendar year.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan to Spend $3B

September 22, 2016

As part of the investment, the couple is funding a $600 million medical research center in San Francisco called the Biohub that is a partnership with UC San Francisco, Stanford University and UC Berkeley.

Eliminate Wordy Phrases from Your Writing

September 22, 2016

We’ve all read those fundraising appeals that seem to have smart ideas, but on closer look they just have a lot of words. Replace these wordy phrases with their concise alternatives.

Hispanic America: A Fundraising Market 55-Million Strong

September 22, 2016

For nonprofits, these are astounding numbers—not just because of the enormous volume, but because Hispanic donors are generous. Research by Russ Reid indicates Hispanic giving closely matches that of Caucasians.

5 Direct Mail Controls and Why They Still Work

September 21, 2016

Read about time-tested strategies and appeals that have driven the most customer and donor response, and why these stand firm against whatever competition is thrown against it.

Getting Started with Mobile Fundraising

September 21, 2016

Almost everyone has a mobile phone these days and that includes your donors. Before you get knee-deep into year-end fundraising season, take some time to get up to speed with mobile fundraising.

Charities Urged to Tailor Data to Needs of Staff, Donors, and Others

September 21, 2016

Nonprofits need to put data into context. Donors want to know that your organization understands the answers to ‘Why are you doing what you’re doing, and what do you know about that progress?’

5 Creative Ways to Engage Supporters With Instagram Stories

September 20, 2016

Instagram Stories create an extra layer of visibility for your nonprofit (when you need it), but last only for 24 hours, so it’s important to get it right.

Donor Asks, ‘Do You Miss Me?’

September 20, 2016

The donor made a $5,000 pledge, payable at $100 a month. She stopped giving, and the organization said nothing! This is an amazing story of ignorance and neglect.

The Secret to Building Empathy in Your Nonprofit Stories

September 20, 2016

The last thing you want to do is hit publish on a story you know is lacking in emotional power. Great storytellers will always pay attention to the emotional journey of their audience; not just the hero’s journey of their

How to Get Your Nonprofit Into the News During the Holidays

September 19, 2016

Smart organizations are planning ahead for another year-end tradition: increased coverage of charities during the holidays. Learn what you can do to get the word out.

Finding the Sweet Spot of Shared Leadership Where the CEO and Board Work in Harmony

September 19, 2016

How can an organization find the ideal shared, governance-as-leadership experience? Who leads the charge when it comes to strategic planning? Fundraising? Operations? Read some best practices to find out how your organization can achieve this harmony.