Are You Eligible for Community Project Funding/Earmarks?

Posted , by Hilary Fulp, Senior Consultant. Topic: Philanthropy Research & Events, Government, Fundraising, Development Plan.

Are You Eligible for Community Project Funding/Earmarks?  By Hilary Fulp, Senior Consultant The U.S. House of Representatives recently released guidance on Community Project Funding (also called earmarks) for FY24. With the constantly changing political landscape, our goal is to provide you with a brief overview of where things stand with earmarks as well as what you… Read more »

Webinar: REAL Conversations with Major Donors

Posted , by Lauren Greene, Client Manager. Topic: Donor Communication, Major Donors, Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask, Donors, Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation.

Wondering what you could and should be doing today to prepare for a stronger major gift program tomorrow? Even during these constantly changing times, the fundraising cycle works- cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship- but what does this cycle look like in practice? This practical presentation will show you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships with… Read more »

Decoding Donor-Advised Funds

Posted , by Keith Curtis, President & Founder. Topic: Funds and Funders, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Advised Funds, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Giving USA, Gift Solicitation, Philanthropy Research & Events.

Decoding Donor-Advised Funds As posted at Giving USA Donor-advised funds began in the 1930s, but in recent years these funds have become the fastest growing vehicle in philanthropy. Giving USA recently released a highly anticipated Special Report on Donor-Advised Funds.  You can access the full report on the Giving USA Foundation website. My colleague Victoria Dietz also recently… Read more »

Recorded Webinar – Cultivation and Stewardship in Today’s Fundraising Climate

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Donor Communication, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Major Gifts Programs, Making the Ask.

As we move into yet another season filled with uncertainty, we are all having to function under a new fundraising normal. This new normal still relies on the same successful fundraising cycle, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, BUT, it now more than ever before depends on creativity and a combination of virtual and in-person approaches. This… Read more »

Using Metrics that Matter to Plan for the Unexpected

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Donors, Donor Prospects, Gift Solicitation, Major Donors, Fundraising, Donor Retention, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising, Major Gifts Programs, Preparing for a Campaign.

By Abbie Hacker Consultant For the most part, we can’t even begin to predict what the fall will look like. In the nonprofit community, this uncertainty plays out in numerous ways… should you move forward with your in-person event? Will you be able to meet face-to-face with your donors? Can you offer tours of your new… Read more »

How Can You Build Your Personal Capacity?

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: Fundraising, Webinars and Videos.

How should you be using your time today, so you can raise more dollars tomorrow? In this webinar, Victoria Dietz will explain how fundraisers can manage their time, set realistic goals and focus on building meaningful relationships.     Meet Your Expert Victoria Dietz is responsible for a variety of clients’ planning studies, trainings and campaign management,… Read more »

Making the Ask – Even Virtually

Posted , by Victoria Dietz, Vice President. Topic: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Making the Ask, Gift Solicitation, Major Donors, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising.

Victoria Dietz was recently published in The Giving Institute Member Insights. We are re-publishing her article below:   Can you ask for a major gift via phone or over a video chat? Just over a year ago, this would not have been a strategy recommended by a seasoned fundraiser. However, the shutdown has rewritten the… Read more »

Two Months Until Year End: Do These 5 Things to Make it Successful

Posted , by Abbie Hacker, Consultant. Topic: Year-End Giving, Donors, Gift Solicitation, Boards of Directors, Donor Acknowledgement, Major Donors, Fundraising, Development Plan, Crisis Fundraising.

By Abbie Hacker While the principles of fundraising remain the same even in the midst of this challenging year, the application might look a little different right now. In the nonprofit sector, the end of the calendar year is an important time for fundraising. With only two months until the end of 2020, make sure… Read more »

Creative Donor Stewardship Impacts Bottom Line

Posted , by Abby Weber, Consultant. Topic: Crisis Fundraising, Webinars and Videos, Donors, Boards of Directors, Donor Communication, Donor Acknowledgement, Fundraising, Donor Retention.

Let’s Talk Fundraising on Creative Donor Stewardship In today’s edition of Let’s Talk Fundraising, Vice President Victoria Dietz and Consultant Abby Weber discuss the importance of donor stewardship. The bottom line of donor stewardship is to build relationships and trust that ultimately will result in continued and increased support. They focus on three key areas:… Read more »

Americans Continue Long History of Generosity: What can you learn from Giving USA 2020?

Posted , by Keith Curtis, Founder & President. Topic: Giving USA, Donors, Fundraising, Crisis Fundraising.

Americans Continue Long History of Generosity: What can you learn from Giving USA 2020? By Keith Curtis, President and Founder There is no denying it. 2020 has been a challenging year for so many of us. So, on this release day of Giving USA 2020, what is the headline? First and foremost, Giving USA 2020:… Read more »