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How to Use Your Nonprofit Communications to Build a Better Donor Funnel

When we talk about nonprofit communications, we’re talking about all the different ways to communicate with your donors through the written word: newsletters (both snail mail and e-mail), your website, social media, fundraising letters, e-mail appeals, and everything in between. These types of donor communications are essential to your fundraising program and can be used across all phases of the donor funnel.

Joe Garecht November 21, 2022 No Comments

7 Ways to Build a Stronger Major Donor Program

7 Ways to Build a Stronger Major Donor Program Major donors are extremely important for your nonprofit. Every organization wishes they had more major donors,

Viken Mikaelian November 21, 2022 No Comments

Estate Planning Today: The Growing Online Trend and What It Means for Nonprofits

Because of the renewed interest in estate planning — and because of the number of Americans who still lack a will — now is a prime time for nonprofits to remind supporters and prospects about the importance of estate planning.

Viken Mikaelian August 30, 2022 No Comments

How to Create an Online Will to Protect Your Loved Ones

Many American families are left to deal with the financial and emotional fall-out left in the wake of their loved one’s death. It’s not often that you think about it, but it’s never too late to get prepared. And getting a customized will done is often very simple and straightforward using an online will service.

Viken Mikaelian August 23, 2022 No Comments

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31 Quality Questions to Ask Planned Giving and Major Gifts donors and Prospects

Do you struggle to generate exceptional questions for donor interviews? Then struggle no more: This post will show you a guaranteed way to generate thought-provoking interview questions that generate comprehensive, high-quality answers. And the best part is, whether it’s an interview for a donor story, annual report, board report, newsletter story — even a job or candidate interview — all of these skills will translate. Plus, we’ve included 31 sample questions that you can adapt for your next donor interview.

Patrick O'Donnell August 19, 2022 1 Comment

Five Reasons Your Donors Need a Free Online Will Planner

You should already be promoting the importance of estate planning (and by extension, marketing your planned giving program) to your donors. We offer a simple toolkit to cover most needs. But to really help your donors—who in turn, will help you—you need a free online will planner incorporated in your planned giving website.

Viken Mikaelian August 4, 2022 No Comments

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

Viken Mikaelian June 28, 2022 No Comments

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10 Strategies to Skyrocket Major Gift Fundraising

If you do this correctly, it becomes a transformational process for the donor. They want to stay connected and engaged and invested. Which is why you don’t stop. You follow up with “Some More.” But first…

Claire Axelrad December 8, 2021 No Comments

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