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Reading Time: 4 minutesAn increasing number of donors view planned giving as an avenue to support to a beloved organization. With donor interest rising, it is imperative that every nonprofit prioritize planned giving programs. Of the $449.64 billion donated in…
Reading Time: 4 minutesFew can deny that this has been a challenging year, but would it be fair to say that it was challenging for everyone in the same way? Before you answer, consider: Over the past year, I’ve found…
Reading Time: 3 minutes“We did a wealth screening. Now what?” “I need more prospects. How can I discover new leads?” “Where has my prospect made their largest gift? Have they ever named anything?” “My prospect just gave through a family…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you’re requesting meetings off-site or you’re inviting a prospect to your organization for a special activity or tour, email is often the go-to means of communication. Though email as an outreach tool is ubiquitous and commonplace,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s been eight months (but who’s counting?), and by all accounts, COVID-19 is still all-consuming. Add to that a contentious political climate and sensational (in all the bad ways) news cycles, and it can seem impossible to…
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunication holds the key to a nonprofit’s success. A well-crafted, resonant message not only enhances outreach but also fortifies relationships, drives donations, and fuels the mission. When fine-tuned, this skill becomes a powerful tool, propelling an organization…
Reading Time: 7 minutesProspect portfolios are crucial for any organization that wants to stay on top of identifying potential major donors who could make a difference at their organization. Knowing that prospect portfolios are important is easy, but what’s not…
Reading Time: 3 minutesCrises will happen. Nonprofits put in place leadership structures, accountability measures, and dedicated teams to prevent them as much as possible. And yet even the most well-prepared, best practice-driven, and finest mission-oriented nonprofits are not immune. News…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you want to grow planned giving? Do you have a shrinking annual fund? Is your fundraising campaign stalled? Take a look at what your data is telling you. If you are willing to rethink the way…
Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernors of independent schools today have many roles to play. The board’s most important role, although one that will hopefully only be called upon infrequently, is to hire the Head. On an ongoing basis, boards of governors…
