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5 Considerations to Make When Collecting Online Donations

Online donations are convenient for both donors and nonprofits. Learn how to make the most of online giving with the right nonprofit fundraising tools.

Open Position: Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Maumee City Schools [Apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy by March 2]

Maumee City Schools Seeks Director of Development and Alumni Relations. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations, in collaboration with the Superintendent, School Principals, the Maumee Schools Board of Education, and the Panther Pride Foundation Board, is responsible for designing and executing a fund development strategy for the newly-launched Panther Pride Foundation…

How fresh are your donor love notes?

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I couldn’t resist thinking of the thousands of arrows Cupid will not send off. Who are these sad, forgotten souls? Move over ex-spouses and bad bosses, there’s an even more neglected category out there: Tier II donors.

Act now to register for The Fundraising Series for nonprofit leaders!

Make 2016 your best year yet! Register for The Fundraising Series, the best fundraising training around! This three-part workshop is designed to provide nonprofit leaders with a deeper understanding of why donors give and how your nonprofit can raise more money.

ASP Earns Membership in the Giving Institute

We’re proud to announce that Aly Sterling Philanthropy has been approved for membership in the Giving Institute, a highly-respected (and exclusive) professional organization for the nonprofit consulting industry. The Giving Institute was founded in 1935 to champion thought leadership and develop extraordinary leaders in the world of philanthropy…

Open Position: Director of Development at St. Ursula Academy [Apply by Dec. 18 to Aly Sterling Philanthropy]

St. Ursula Academy Seeks Director of Development – The Director of Development, in collaboration with the President and the Board of Trustees, is responsible for designing and executing the overall fund development strategy to provide for the current and future needs of St. Ursula Academy…

What your wealthiest donors want you to know…

We spend a lot of time in the office talking about where philanthropy is headed. Changing donor demographics and new technology are turning the current fundraising model upside down, and there are significant changes on the horizon. It’s a fascinating topic that impacts the nonprofit community in real, tangible ways. Are you staying informed on trends in giving?

Are you using this information to evaluate your current processes and make adjustments? Are you seizing opportunities to use technology and create new partnerships?

Open Position: Development Director at LACC [Apply to Aly Sterling Philanthropy by October 28]

Los Angeles Conservation Corps Seeks Development Director – The Los Angeles Conservation Corps is seeking a versatile, experienced Development Director who is eager to positively impact the lives of young people. The ideal candidate is a personable, business-minded individual who is comfortable in a no-frills environment, willing to pitch in where needed, and thrives on variety and teamwork…

5 Simple Tips to Jump-Start Your Digital Fundraising Efforts

What are the best online platforms for crowdfunding and other digital fundraising campaigns? We get asked that question all of the time. And the truth is, there are many options available but not one that meets every nonprofit’s needs or preferences. While we can’t (and won’t) recommend a specific platform, we do offer five simple tips to guide your efforts…

Conquer Q4 with 3 Key Tasks!

If you’re like us, seeing Labor Day in our rearview mirror is bittersweet. While we’re ready for fall routines and traditions, we don’t want the longer, warmer, lazier days of summer to end. But it’s undeniable: the end of the year is upon us. If you use a paper calendar, you’ve ripped out the “re-order” page. If you work with budgets, your three-month projections run through December. December?!

What is lifestyle philanthropy and why should you care?

Giving is more integrated into everyday behaviors and events than ever before, leading to a phenomenon we like to call “lifestyle philanthropy.” We think it’s pretty great, because it makes philanthropy accessible to everyone and raises awareness of important issues like hunger, disease and homelessness…

Tips for keeping your strategic plan alive!

At Aly Sterling Philanthropy, we’re certified strategic-planning enthusiasts. We love to plan. And we really enjoy guiding organizations and their leaders through the process of setting vision and goals to boost their missions. Which is why we get a little sad to hear about…