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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.

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.

4 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Personalize Donor Communications

Gaining nonprofit support involves effectively communicating with donors. Read on to learn more about how your nonprofit can personalize donor communications.

Do you believe these three strategic planning myths?

Strategic planning is as essential for nonprofits as it is for businesses. Check out these three planning myths and let us know if you’re ready to consider how a nonprofit consultant can help you create an actionable strategic plan.

Culture eats strategy for breakfast

It’s always a good time to stop and take stock of your nonprofit’s culture and reputation. Afterall, they’re what keep your employees engaged and clients coming back. Do you know how your mission is perceived in your community?

Nonprofit Consultants: 5 Types of Services to Know

Nonprofit consultants offer a wide range of services to help with nearly every aspect of your nonprofit. Discover five types of services that can help you.

Recruiting your best nonprofit board

The best way to develop a high-impact nonprofit board is to recruit members based on organizational needs and expectations. Sharing your organization’s mission in the right light gives potential board members a clear picture of their future role on your team and ensures they can serve.

It’s magic! 15 years compressed into a 2-minute video

This is an illustration created Yen Azzaro to show the highlights of Aly Sterling Philanthropy’s first 15 years in business. Enjoy!

Nonprofit Logos: 3 Top Examples + Tips to Design Yours

Your organization’s logo allows you to showcase your mission and build trust with supporters. Check out some examples and tips to design nonprofit logos.

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.

Apply the 4 principles of Open Space to your work

Nonprofit leaders and business leaders can benefit from applying the four key principles of Open Space when they conduct meetings. Read on for tips to maximize the time you spend with your team.

Donor Appreciation: 3 Meaningful Ways to Show Your Gratitude

Donors make it possible for your nonprofit to achieve its purpose. Let them know how much you appreciate them by thanking them in meaningful, personal ways.