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Category Archives: donors
For 2013: Ask, Thank, Report and Repeat
Jim Shapiro and Steve Screen gave a spirited look at the key elements of a successful fundraising plan for 2013 at the MVDP meeting Dec. 6. With 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S. today, there is plenty of competition for donors’ … Continue reading
New for the holidays: Focus on giving, not receiving
After giving thanks on Thursday and shopping for deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we can turn our focus to giving to those in need on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27. A new concept looking to gain momentum as a holiday … Continue reading
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Tips for a winning year-end fundraising strategy
Whether or not you have completed your year-end giving plan, here are some tips that may help, courtesy of consultant Gail Perry. Gail offers five must-dos for your message, four must-dos for your ask, three overall strategies (click here for more on … Continue reading
A tribute to philanthropy
Changing the world begins in our communities, and in that spirit we are observing National Philanthropy Day today, Nov. 15. We are making the world a better place. As the Association of Fundraising Professionals says, today is “set aside to … Continue reading
Primer offered on prospect research
Kris Hunt offered numerous tips on how to mine public records for useful information about donors during an hour-long presentation Oct. 25 in the Dye House at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. Kris is assistant director of research … Continue reading
How not to leave cash on the table
Margaret King has a suggestion for how to secure a gift without leaving “a wad of cash on the table when you walk out the door.” It’s two words: prospect research. “A few years ago, one of my clients requested rush … Continue reading
Words of wisdom from Dale Carnegie
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” Dale Carnegie wrote those words. His mission was to help people … Continue reading
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Remedies for end-of-fiscal-year slump
If your fiscal year ends June 30, now is crunch time. With little more than a week before June 30, here are three ways to wind up the year with a flourish. Fundraising coach Marc Pitman offers them in his … Continue reading
Secrets to effective use of email
Despite all the chatter about Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media tools, you can’t beat email for communicating with your donors. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 92 percent of adults use email, versus 65 percent … Continue reading
How not to acknowledge a gift
The U.S. Tax Court has given nonprofits one more reason to be scrupulously thorough in acknowledging gifts. The court Thursday ruled that a taxpayer cannot receive an income-tax deduction if the nonprofit receiving the gift does not fully substantiate the … Continue reading
