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Category Archives: donors
Nonprofits urged to counter intimidation
– The Agitator – http://www.theagitator.net – Urgent Alert to U.S. Nonprofits–Immediate Action Needed Posted By Roger Craver On August 13, 2015 @ 1:00 am In Fundraising philosophy/profession,Nonprofit management,Research,Transparency,Uncategorized | 1 Comment If you’re willing to turn over the list of … Continue reading
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Samantha Swaim: Special appeal is where the money is
Samantha Swaim emphasized the “special appeal” as the most important element of a nonprofit’s fundraising auction, because that’s where the money is. She spoke Thursday to Mid-Valley Development Professionals in its 2015 kickoff event. Swaim heads Swaim Strategies, a Portland … Continue reading
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Kim Klein shows how to make the ask
Author/trainer/consultant Kim Klein was on her game Thursday as she presented a workshop on how nonprofits can improve their asking for gifts. This was the third of six programs on the schedule for Mid-Valley Development Professionals, and Kim did not … Continue reading
Lean keys to fundraising success
Learning who the donors are and making it personal about them is “where the magic is” in lean fundraising, Erica Charbonneau told Mid-Valley Development Professionals Oct. 24. “You are the conduit” for the nonprofit’s relationship with the donor, she told … Continue reading
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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
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