Top Attributes of Effective Major Gift Officers with David Lawrence
What does it take to be the best? In this short call we explore the top three attributes of the most effective major and principal gift officers.
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Tips for Small Organizations
As a small development shop looking to grow, what will make you successful? Let's take a look at the key characteristics.
Trends in The Nonprofit World with Tom Mesaros
Tom Mesaros, the president and CEO of the Alford Group, talks about how nonprofits can continue to thrive in an environment of shrinking resources and increased competition.
Challenge and Matching Gifts
Providing an incentive to the donors in your organization will encourage them to give or even to increase their giving. Both “Challenge Gifts” and “Matching Gifts” are tools that have great potential for increased fundraising.
Who Will Solve Our Problems?
A recent study asked high net worth individuals to list the groups they had confidence in to solve societal or global problems.
Prospect Research for Small Shops with Cecilia Hogan
Cecilia Hogan has been leading the prospect research effort at the University of Puget Sound for 20 years. Listen to her speak about prospect research and how smaller organizations can incorporate a little bit of research into their fundraising program to maximize their major gifts.
This American Life: I Was Just Trying to Help
Here's an idea. Let's give poor people money. No seriously. Lets just give them cash. No programs. No caveats.
Can I Accept This Gift of Tangible Personal Property? Page 2
Which of the below is the key factor (hopefully listed in your organization's gift acceptance policy) that must be satisfied before you have further conversations with the donor?
Simpsons Creator Sam Simon Leaves Fortune to Charity, Reflects on Lifetime of Giving
The Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon has announced publicly that he has terminal colon cancer and plans to give his fortune to charity.
Seven Lessons for Nonprofits on Financial Sustainability
How do you define sustainability? Reliable and repeatable revenue that covers the full cost of your enterprise and aligns with your mission.