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Are you ready for Q4?
Are you ready for Q4?

We don’t need to tell you that the last quarter of the year is a busy time for nonprofits and for-profits alike! Get our tips for finishing strong in 2023 and beginning 2024 with optimism and confidence.

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Tired of sweating through your shirt? 
Tired of sweating through your shirt? 

Public speaking and presentation skills are important for every nonprofit and for-profit leader to have. This article provides some tips and perspectives to help even the most hesitant presenters shine in front of a group.

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Does anyone know I’m out here?
Does anyone know I’m out here?

Most nonprofits focus their personal fundraising cultivation on major donors, but annual fund donors who give regularly at lower amounts often have untapped capacity. Learn to engage and inspire these annual donors to focus their support on your mission.

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Nonprofit Feasibility Studies: 9 Tips to Maximize Results
Nonprofit Feasibility Studies: 9 Tips to Maximize Results

Any nonprofit considering undertaking a capital campaign or other significant fundraising effort is well-advised to invest in a fundraising feasibility study. The goal is to gauge whether the nonprofit’s donors and other stakeholders like the idea of the campaign and are willing to work and give to support it. The feasibility study can also serve as an important donor cultivation tool, bringing key stakeholders in early on the project and getting their input to shape the plan and strengthen their relationship to the mission.

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4 Tips for Using Direct Mail in a Capital Campaign
4 Tips for Using Direct Mail in a Capital Campaign

Even in a digital age, direct mail still forms the backbone of nonprofit fundraising. There’s nothing quite like putting a tangible item in a potential donor’s hands, reminding them of your organization and the importance of your cause.  Plus, not only is direct mail...

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