Brian
5 Tips for Your Successful End-of-Year Fundraising using a Culture of Philanthropy
As the year winds down, many nonprofits ramp up their fundraising efforts to meet annual goals and set the stage for the year ahead. The...
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Spark Change. Elevate Giving!
Brian
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Are Your Volunteers Ready to Represent?
First impressions matter. I recently became a member of a local arts organization and was excited about getting involved. Unexpectedly,...
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Brian
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Starting Your Major Gifts Program: It's Like Growing a Garden.
Are you thinking about starting a major gifts program? Read this blog!
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Brian
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Cultivating Success: 10 Ways Board Members Can Raise Funds for Nonprofits
Board members play a pivotal role in the flourishing of nonprofit organizations. Much like gardeners tending to a thriving garden, their...
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Brian
- May 23
- 3 min
Five Tips for Thriving Board Engagement
Effective board engagement is crucial for the success and sustainability of any organization. A well-engaged board is not only more...
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Brian
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Giving to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
Are you leading an LGBTQ+ organization and struggling to create sustainable funding? According to the LGBTQ+ Index report, by Indiana...
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Brian
- Feb 22
- 4 min
4 Steps to Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
What is a “culture of philanthropy?” What are the benefits? Creating a culture of philanthropy can grow your organization’s mission and...
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Brian
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Providing Value with Donor Visits
Donor visits provide value and build trust with your nonprofit.
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Brian
- Jan 31
- 5 min
Nonprofit Thoughts with Cheri Jamison
Cheri Jamison, an arts consultant, shares her wisdom and knowledge about working in the nonprofit sector.
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Brian
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Why Your Small Nonprofit needs a Board Retreat.
I recall my time working at smaller nonprofits and feeling like there was so much to do and not enough time to do it. I was operating...
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Brian
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Why Segmentation = Good Fundraising.
An apple isn’t an orange, and an orange isn’t a kiwi. Your first-time donor isn’t like your retained donor and your retained donor may...
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Brian
- Dec 21, 2023
- 3 min
Creating Your Stewardship Plan
A stewardship plan can make all the difference.
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Brian
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Six Steps to Your Fundraising Plan
Fundraising and stewardship plans come in all shapes and sizes and can seem overwhelming if you haven’t created one. Even if you have...
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Brian
- Nov 30, 2023
- 1 min
Can Closing the Trust Gap Lead to Increased Funding?
Early GivingTuesday reporting showed giving remained flat despite inflation and so much uncertainty in the world right now. Donor...
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Brian
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
Fundraising Metrics can be Your Friend.
A lot of your time and energy goes into fundraising: thank you calls to donors, sending fundraising appeals, event planning, hand-written...
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saggi11
- Nov 8, 2023
- 2 min
Get on the Love Bus! Getting Board Members to raise money in December!
Get your board to help raise money for your end-of-year campaign.
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saggi11
- Oct 25, 2023
- 2 min
Stuck Like Glue!
I’m always reminded of Sugarland’s song, “Stuck Like Glue”, when I think about donor stewardship. “Absolutely no one who knows me better...
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saggi11
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
The Fundraising 360°
Wondering how to take your fundraising to the next level? The Fundraising 360° might be what you're looking for.
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Brian
- Oct 10, 2023
- 3 min
Build a Better Board with a Recruitment Process.
Are you always chasing your tail trying to find board members? Try creating a standardized board recruitment process.
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saggi11
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
You want me to do what…Fundraise?
Too often, when we talk about a “culture of philanthropy” it’s assumed everyone tied to the organization should be asking for money. The...
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