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Nonprofit Feasibility Studies: How to Maximize Your Results

Nonprofit feasibility studies allow you to assess your capacity to launch a large-scale fundraising campaign. Learn how to conduct one and maximize results.

How to Supercharge Your Fundraising Strategy in 10 Steps

A well-designed fundraising strategy can help your nonprofit better achieve its mission. Explore these steps and best practices to generate more revenue.

Top 24 Nonprofit Consultants and How to Choose One: A Guide

Choosing a nonprofit consultant can be a daunting task. Check out our top recommended partners and tips for making the right choice for your organization.

35+ Best Fundraising Consultants to Revolutionize Your ROI

What is your nonprofit’s vision for the future? Whether you’re hoping to increase literacy rates, fight hunger in your community or reduce pet overpopulation in shelters, you’ll need a clear roadmap to meeting your goals. However, developing the most optimal strategy...

What’s your conversation starter?

Nonprofit fundraising is all about relationships. If you struggle with what to say or how to approach the important people in your life, we’ve got some tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Donor Stewardship for Nonprofits

With a dedicated plan to steward donors, your nonprofit can effectively grow its donor base and revenue. Explore this complete guide to donor stewardship.

How to Leverage Matching Gifts in Capital Campaigns

Raise more in any capital campaign fundraiser with effective matching gift strategies. Follow these steps to make the most of this underutilized funding source.

The Best Data to Capture from Donors and How to Use It

Gathering donor data is the best way to enhance your communications with supporters. Here’s what to ask them and how to use that data for fundraising success.

4 Best Practices for Improved Fundraising Appeals

Raising money for your nonprofit can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Follow these four best practices to fundraise more effectively.

Major Gifts: 4 Top Strategies to Incorporate in 2021

As your organization starts a new year, major gifts will continue playing a huge role in your fundraising. Learn our top tips for acquiring these donations!

6 Donor Retention Strategies You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

Donor retention is incredibly important for the long-term health of your nonprofit and the success of larger, more involved fundraising efforts such as capital campaigns. Nonprofits with higher-than-average donor retention rates typically achieve this through a focus...

Make every day a campaign day

Top 10 reasons why a “campaign mentality” will boost your overall fundraising program

campaign mentality (kamˈpān menˈtalədē) – noun A constant mindset and approach to fundraising that includes heightened communication, focused goals, intentional donor cultivation, powerful case stories and active board engagement fueled by a sense of urgency and purpose.

…In other words, acting like you are always in a campaign, even when you are not.

How does this apply to you?