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Brian
Jan 234 min read
A Crucial Skill for Small Arts and LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is often overlooked: the art of listening.
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Brian
Jan 122 min read
5 Things Small Arts and LGBTQ+ Nonprofits Can Do in Q1 for Fundraising Success
5 things you can do in Q1 for successful fundraising.
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Brian
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Transformation: First-Time Donors becoming Lifelong Supporters
Increasing donor retention with long lasting relationships.
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Brian
Dec 5, 20244 min read
A Donor’s Journey: Engagement
When potential donors have moved through the stages of awareness and evaluation, they’re prepared to take that next, crucial step: giving.
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Brian
Nov 12, 20244 min read
Evaluation – Building Interest and Connection with Potential Donors
Prospective donors are taking notice of your nonprofit. Now what?
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Brian
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Getting on Your Donor's Radar!
"Awareness" is the first step on a donor's journey.
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Brian
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Two Key Questions to Ask Every Donor: Unlocking Deeper Engagement for Arts and LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
There are 2 key questions every donor should be asked.
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Brian
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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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Brian
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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, 20243 min read
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
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
Providing Value with Donor Visits
Donor visits provide value and build trust with your nonprofit.
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Brian
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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, 20233 min read
Creating Your Stewardship Plan
A stewardship plan can make all the difference.
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Brian
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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