Give and Take

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For Donors
Viken Mikaelian

Major Gift Solicitation Basics

Major gift solicitation is an art that can make or break your fundraising goals. This guide can help you increase your chances of receiving a major donation. 

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For Donors
Viken Mikaelian

How To Plan Major Donor Events

Major donor events can be a dynamic tool in your fundraising toolbox. Use this guide to help plan a successful event and skyrocket your donations. 

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Real Estate Donations
For Donors
Viken Mikaelian

Real Estate Donations For Your Major Gifts Program

Most charities simply do not have the in-house expertise to handle donations of real estate safely and efficiently. Are you thinking of going it alone? Before you do, review the following list of documents and issues that surround even the simplest of donation arrangements.

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For Donors
MGADMIN

Ask a Quality Question, Get a Quality Answer

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.

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How to Handle Investment Fears
For Donors
Staff Member

How to Handle Investment Fears

A bumpy stock market can provide quite a ride. For many, nothing matches the thrill of knowing you made a bundle investing in a certain stock or fund. But when the stock market begins to drop, investment fears set in. Those fears can take over your capacity to manage your money and investments successfully, unless you confront them head-on.

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Leaving Your 401(k) to Charity
For Donors
Staff Member

Leaving Your 401(k) to Charity

One of the most important parts of setting up your 401(k) is naming a beneficiary. This ensures that your 401(k) can pass to someone without going through probate. However, the beneficiary will have to pay income tax on the 401(k) balance. The tax rate in this circumstance can be very steep, depending on circumstances.

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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.