Say, Think, Do

Actions speak louder than words. In other words, intentions establish expectations but actions create results. In many cases, results are the only way a donor can ensure their gift is being used in the way they want and producing the outcome and value they expect.

Donors will give based upon what you tell them will […]

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Is This Good Stewardship?

After a recent hurricane, a nonprofit gathered some volunteers and supplies and replaced the exterior surface of a homeowner’s roof to eliminate leaks and allow the owner to continue to live there. It is important to note that before replacing the exterior surface of the roof, the volunteers reported to the nonprofit that the house […]

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Fortifying Your Support

With a few changes you can increase the support of your nonprofit’s donors. […]

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Giving Shows Faith in the Future

Making the gift is an act of faith on the part of the donor. They are expressing faith in your nonprofit. On behalf of someone else, the donor is expressing hope for the future. Here are a few questions you can use to prepare yourself for a conversation with a perceptive donor: […]

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The Right Results

Sometimes producing the right results seems impossible. The donors want one set of results. The clients want what appears to be a different set of results. […]

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Being Specific

A restricted gift takes more effort to manage but it provides benefits that justify your effort. […]

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Valuable to Your Donors

The more value donors see in what you do, the more generous the donors are. This article contains 4 things you can do to increase your donor’s understanding of your value. […]

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