Give and Take

Thank You Letter
Fundraising Strategy
Joe Garecht

How to Write a Great Donor Thank You Letter

One of your most important roles as a non-profit fundraiser is to steward your current donors so that they keep giving year after year.  The starting point for this process is your donor thank you letter.

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Fundraising Consulting
Viken Mikaelian

How to Get Started as a Fundraising Consultant

There are thousands of independent fundraising consultants working in the field today, ranging from strategy consultants to direct mail copywriters to grantwriters.  While there is lots of opportunity for consultants, it can be hard to get started. If you’re a fundraiser looking to become a fundraising consultant, use these tips to get started.

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Virtual Fundraising
Fundraising Strategy
Viken Mikaelian

Virtual Major Gift Fundraising — A Trend For The Future

As a major gift officer, it is vital to remain flexible. When society was forced into the virtual world, successful fundraisers jumped with it. The need for donations does not stop despite world events, and leading nonprofits took the opportunity to use a new resource for major gift fundraising.

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Different Reasons to Donate
Personal Development
Viken Mikaelian

What’s Your Donor’s Why?

If you can’t answer that one question, you’re fighting an uphill battle. The details of how a donor gives are irrelevant. It’s why they give that matters. This is the reason blended giving is becoming the way of the future.

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eBook Cover - 25 Ways to Influence Others

25 Ways to Influence Others

Influencing others is a skill that can be learned and developed into an art form. Here are some easy techniques to help you to develop your influence.