Seeking a Foundation Grant? 5 Key Things to Look For in IRS Form 990 Nonprofit development directors know there’s nothing quite like the thrill of sitting back in your...
An Insider's Guide to Fundraising When Times are Bad In today's turbulent economic climate, fundraising can seem like a tough row to hoe—but don't put...
5 Tips for a Successful Donor Meeting Attending a donor meeting unprepared is the surest way to secure a bad outcome. Successful major...
The Basics of Lift Notes in Direct Mail Fundraising Your main letter might seem like the chief event in your mailing, but sometimes the overture—the...
5 Steps to a Compelling Fundraising Offer for Direct Mail Response Too often, well-meaning nonprofits generate messaging that focuses on their organization's...
How to Find the Best Fundraising Software for Your Nonprofit Your nonprofit’s donor database can make or break your development program. Good fundraising...
5 Ways to Implement Proactive Fundraising Successful fundraising requires a solid strategy. Too often, development directors and nonprofit...
3 Can’t-Miss Collaborative Nonprofit Fundraising Conferences Have you ever attended a conference you hated? Maybe two, or even three?Those stilted speeches and...
Make Your Direct Mail More Appealing Every year, around the same time, I get excited every time I head to my mailbox. There’s about a...
Beware of Shady Direct Mail Firms: 5 Red Flags to Look For Nobody likes shopping for a new car, at least at a traditional dealership. From the slick salesman...
