Major Moves

monthly giving program provides nonprofits with predictable revenue, stronger donor retention, and increased matching gift opportunities. By enabling recurring donations via electronic funds transfers (EFTs) or credit cards, organizations secure a steady cash flow while reducing donor attrition. Monthly donors also tend to give more annually and are prime candidates for planned giving due to their high recency, frequency, and monetary (RFM) scores. With 60% of donors preferring online giving and 44% already enrolled in monthly programs, launching one now can enhance fundraising success and long-term sustainability. Start today and watch your nonprofit’s revenue grow!

A major donor thank-you letter is a monumental part of the stewardship process and keeps people connected to your mission. Don’t leave writing a major donor thank-you letter to the last moment. You can prepare ahead of time by drafting a sample document and then customizing it as is necessary. 

Your days are full of negotiations, one after another. Some are small, like persuading your kid to eat a little breakfast before school. Some are bigger, like getting your team on board with the idea you want to pitch to your boss. And some are bigger, like buying a house or asking for a promotion. Life is all about negotiation — and negotiation is happening all the time.

Is your charity the nonprofit version of The Titanic?​ It could be if you don’t have a planned giving program. We all know that finding and maintaining sources of funding is a constant challenge. But too many nonprofits focus their time and energy entirely on annual donations. Their fundraisers dodge crisis after crisis, caught in a never-ending storm of annual appeals that just manage to keep the boat afloat.