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Three Practical Tips to Engage Your Board in Year-End Giving
Looking for easy ways to engage your board in year-end giving? Try our top 3 ideas!
Frances Roen
Oct 283 min read


Your First Five Gifts: Why They Matter More Than the Next Fifty
Early campaign gifts don’t just fund your project — they define its spirit. Discover why the first five gifts matter more than the next fifty.
Frances Roen
Oct 173 min read


The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Consultant (or None at All)
Examples of who to hire as a consultant and why.
Frances Roen
Oct 93 min read


Don’t Wait: How to Engage Your Board *Before* a Capital Campaign Launches
The strongest campaigns start with thoughtful pre-planning, where board members are brought in early and often.
Frances Roen
Oct 23 min read


Developing Leads Throughout the Life of a Campaign
When a campaign begins, most organizations focus on the donors they already know can make a major gift. That’s natural—you need to test...
Frances Roen
Sep 192 min read


Part 2: What Non-Profit Leaders Need to Know as Congress Returns
What To Expect as Congress Reconvenes: Funding Decisions and Their Impact

Michael
Sep 113 min read


Part 1: What Non-Profit Leaders Need to Know as Congress Returns
What To Expect as Congress Reconvenes: Funding Decisions and Their Impact

Michael
Sep 43 min read


When They Don’t Call Back: How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
Frances Roen
Aug 153 min read


How to Use Community Ecosystem Insights to Strengthen Campaign Readiness & Case Development
A future-facing lens through community ecosystem forecasting.
Frances Roen
Jul 313 min read


You've Had A Viral Fundraising Campaign. Now What?
You've had a viral moment. Your board is asking you to repeat it. Here's how to set expectations with your board, your executive director, and your fundraising department after you've gone viral.
danaehudson
Jul 33 min read


What Wealth Screening Can—and Can’t—Tell You
Wealth screening can be a powerful tool for fundraisers but it not the whole story. Here's why.
Frances Roen
May 82 min read


Mastering Capital Campaigns: Sidestepping Common Mistakes
What are the most common mistakes around capital campaigns? We have listed them here and ways to avoid them.

Francie Nelson
Apr 143 min read


Capital Campaigns in a Down Economy: Readiness Matters More Than Ever
A tough economy is not the time to gamble on shaky readiness for a capital campaign. Here's how to invest in your fundraising infrastructure
Frances Roen
Apr 92 min read


Foundations and Donors Can’t (and Won’t) Fill the Government Funding Gap — and What You Can Do About It
Foundations and donors are critical partners for nonprofits, but they simply can’t cover the government funding gap. Here's what you can do.
Frances Roen
Mar 253 min read


Your Campaign’s GPS: The Role of Strategic Planning in Fundraising Success
Strategic planning is not just helpful—it’s essential groundwork for campaign planning. Here's why.
Frances Roen
Feb 112 min read


The Three Pillars of a Successful Capital Campaign
We're breaking down the three pillars of a successful capital campaign and why each one is critical to your org's success.
Frances Roen
Jan 244 min read


When (and When Not) to Send Cards and Gifts to Donors: A Guide for Nonprofits
As year-end approaches, many nonprofits start asking: Should we send holiday cards? We answer that question here.
Frances Roen
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Navigating Uncertain Change Post-Election
As new leadership takes office, it’s natural to feel some uncertainty about what changes might come.
Frances Roen
Nov 14, 20242 min read


How To Get Your Year-End Appeal Out The Door Quickly
Year-end is quickly approaching! Here are some tips to help you get your appeal out the door without losing effectiveness.
Frances Roen
Nov 4, 20245 min read


The Critical Differences Between Sales and Fundraising: What Nonprofits Need to Know
There are critical differences between sales and fundraising. Here's what you need to know.
Frances Roen
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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