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Neglecting Your Fundraising = Neglecting Your Mission

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I can’t tell you how many non-profit executive directors and board members I talk with that say things like: “We really need to raise more money, but we just don’t have the time or people to do it.” Or “Our organization needs to hire a development director to grow, but we just can’t afford it.” [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About The Fundraising Accelerator

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As you’ve probably seen from our newsletter, this week we’ve opened up registration for our new Fundraising Accelerator Consulting program. Today, I want to take the opportunity to answer some of the most common questions I have received about the class.   If you have other questions that aren’t answered below, please send me an e-mail. [...]

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3 Tips for Successfully Working with Fundraising Consultants

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I often get asked about best practices for non-profits that are interested in working with fundraising consultants.  As a fundraising consultant, I definitely see the value in consulting for organizations both small and large.  Yet, far too many non-profits aren’t sure about how to get the most from a consulting relationship.  If you’re using a [...]

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Accelerating Your Fundraising at Small and Mid-Sized Non-Profits

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Let’s face it… small and mid-sized non-profits have different fundraising needs than major organizations. At large non-profits, there are dozens of professional fundraisers utilizing outside consultants as needed.  At smaller non-profits, there are one, two, or maybe three staff members responsible for fundraising, and affording consultants is just a dream… At large non-profits, you’ve already [...]

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Fundraising Authority Podcast #6: How to Motivate Board Members to Help You Fundraise

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Having the support of your board of directors is crucial for your organization’s fundraising success.  Ideally, your board would serve as a key resource, helping you make connections, opening up their rolodexes, and constantly networking on your behalf.  For many non-profits though, this simply doesn’t happen. In today’s podcast, we talk about the five key [...]

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5 Ways to Find New Annual Donors for Your Non-Profit

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Annual donors are the solid base of your fundraising organization.  These donors, who give year in and year out to support your overhead and basic program needs, form the foundation of your non-profit’s revenue and allow you to carry out the work of your organization year after year. The Basics: What is Annual Giving? Generally, [...]

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Has Your Non-Profit Lost Its Mojo? Only You Can Get it Back!

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Have you noticed that non-profit organizations seem to go through cycles? There will be times (often after a new executive comes on board, a major program is launched, or significant press coverage is received) when your staff will be energized, work will get done ahead of schedule, new ideas will spring up, and people will [...]

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The Benefits of Non-Profit Work

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Guest Post by Kat English The ‘not for profit’ sector offers a rare feel-good factor, giving workers the chance to make a real difference by helping the people who need it most, but this isn’t a easy job or career path the ‘not for profit’ sector requires passion, commitment and dedication, as well as a [...]

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