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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are five main components to the fundraising cycle. Identify, Qualify, Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward. Each component of the cycle serves its own unique purpose. And while each component is essential, stewardship – continued engagement with donors…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever found yourself in the position of asking someone for 50 million dollars? Five million? Five thousand? However big a “big” ask typically is for you, chances are that you don’t relish the task. In…
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou think you’re doing moves management – but are you really? It might seem like an obvious – or even obtuse – question, but in reality, we often coach organizations on how to put systems in place…
Reading Time: 8 minutesA Capital Campaign Feasibility study, also called a Campaign Planning Study, is an essential element of preparing for and planning a fundraising campaign. An effective study will analyze various parts of your fundraising infrastructure and potential for financial…
Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you have worked in development for at least one week, you’ve probably been encouraged to find new donors – an edict coming either from your leadership, a board member, or a colleague. Every organization seeks new…
Reading Time: 3 minutesProspect qualification – the process of identifying and qualifying individuals or entities interested in supporting your organization’s mission – is critical to ensuring the success and longevity of your work. Qualifying donors and prospects on a consistent…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAlthough an organization’s Development and Communications departments have distinct roles, their ability to work together is critical to the success of fundraising efforts and the sharing of your organization’s mission. However, without proper care, the relationship can…
Reading Time: 6 minutes“So, why do you support our organization?” This seems like a simple question that many times goes unasked. Donors are fascinating, unique individuals who consider multiple motivations when deciding how, when, and why to be charitable. It…
Reading Time: 4 minutesGrateful patient fundraising is a well-established concept in healthcare. Patients (or their family members) receive excellent care from a healthcare facility, and members of the hospital’s fundraising staff engage with those grateful patients or families to create…
Reading Time: 3 minutesEducational institutions have “built in” donor bases within their alumni populations, but non-alumni can have tremendous philanthropic impact as well. In fact , Graham-Pelton conducted research of the top 50 gifts made to education in 2020, according…
