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Lessons from an Early Bird (and Other Unwelcome Guests)

Life throws surprises when you least expect them—like a panicked bird flying into your car at 7 AM. One minute, you’re enjoying your coffee; the next, you’re negotiating real estate rights with an avian intruder. Estate planning works the same way. Most people ignore it, assuming they have time—until they don’t. A simple accident can erase your legacy faster than that bird escaped my car. The lesson? Don’t be a bird brain. Plan now, because fate (and the IRS) won’t wait for you to open the window.

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Crafting a Monthly Major-Donor Cultivation Strategy

At the center of receiving a large donation is the cultivation of major donors. Major-donor cultivation is a fundamental piece of fundraising success, but a

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Board Governance

Nonprofit Collaboration: The Foundation of Community Building

Nonprofit collaboration is foundational to increasing your potential donor pool, forging strong bonds with community pillars, and serving your own target population in unique and creative ways.

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Enter the Advisor

When a donor is ready to make a planned gift, often their financial advisor enters the picture. Remember, these advisors serve not only your donor

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How to Plan an Engaging Board Retreat

Planning a nonprofit board retreat may sound like a huge undertaking, but it is a vital component of managing a board of directors. Since it

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Low Response to Planned Giving Newsletters? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

If you have been in the fundraising industry for a while, you probably remember a time when planned giving newsletters were a surefire way to connect with donors. While the majority of people still prefer direct mail as a form of communication over e-mail, the popularity of planned giving newsletters has dwindled. Planned giving newsletters still produce benefits and are an important tool in hitting donation targets, but they must be sent with a clear strategy and must target the correct people.

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