Creating Stakeholder Value

Creating stakeholder value is the reason a nonprofit exists. A mission statement is the public declaration of the value a nonprofit intends to create (the promise the nonprofit must keep). […]

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Obligatory Gifts

Your nonprofit may be the beneficiary of several obligatory gifts each year. […]

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Fundraising Is Hard Work

Even though fundraising is fun, enjoyable, and very fulfilling – it is also hard work. […]

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An Aging Donor Base

Unfortunately, every year some older donors leave a nonprofits donor base. As a result, it is important to be constantly adding donors. Recruiting young donors provides several benefits. […]

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Starting Donor Cultivation

The first step in nonprofit donor cultivation is the introduction. There are five parts to the introduction. […]

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The Risk of Grants

Grants are an important and valuable source of funding for nonprofits. However, there are a few risks associated with grants. […]

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Treat the Board Members Right

Nonprofits want their board members to donate generously, solicit donations from others, and recruit new donors. It can be a realistic expectation. […]

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Three Speeds of Money Flow

Creating a sustainable funding stream for your nonprofit is a complex challenge. Where do you start? […]

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Show and Tell

Seeing is believing. If your donor can see the results of your mission, it will help the donor increase his or her generosity. […]

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Feeling Good about Making a Gift

Donors feel good about their gift to your nonprofit when three conditions are present: […]

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