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4 Qualities of a Strategic Major Donor Thank-You LetterĀ 

Center for Major Gifts

When in doubt in the fundraising world, always follow the data. Fundamental qualities of a major donor thank-you letter: It is a personalized experience As with all fundraising communication, a major donor thank-you letter must be personalized. Does your message sound manufactured and generic?

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What to know about seeking corporate support right now

Candid

Fundraising from corporate sources has its own level of uncertainty. So, what if you’ve never attempted corporate fundraising before? Do they donate items they manufacture for the benefit of other nonprofits? One way is to access corporate support. Here’s how to get started. Why seek corporate support now? Is it a good time?

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Newsletter: Funding Freeze: What Nonprofits Must Do NOW; How to Approach Audience Research; FCC Investigates PBS, NPR Sponsorship Practices

Selfish Giving

While some nonprofits are considering cuts, the smart ones invest in their fundraising and partnership teams. If you've sat in on my Audience-Centric Fundraising presentation, this isn't new to you. If youre not prioritizing individual donors, youre leaving serious moneyand opportunityon the table. Now is not the time to play it safe.

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Industry Overviews: Online Grocery Sales & Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing OTC

Selfish Giving

Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing OTC This industry manufactures over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold treatments and suppressants. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon drivers delivered more than 9 million meals to people in need in 25 cities across America.

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Asking is (almost) more about listening

The Fundraising Coach

I think both perspectives mistakenly think of fundraising as speaking to donors. Fine-tune the manufacturing process correctly and the right gift comes out. Fundraising, successful fundraising, takes involving the donor in the process. Fundraising asks are because you have heard the donor. Something predictable.

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Learn To Say Yes!

Planned Giving

John Burroughs Tweet Are you a ā€œnoā€ fundraiser, or a ā€œyesā€ fundraiser? You don’t create the world’s most popular computing products, revolutionize the manufacturing process or invent the airplane by playing it safe. The Power of Yes This is how most fundraisers are. Savvy fundraisers say yes! But not all.

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Due diligence is a two-way street

Strategic Grants

When we think of due diligence in fundraising and philanthropy, often the focus is on the donor conducting due diligence on the beneficiary organisation. Transparency Check : Demonstrate transparency and accountability in fundraising practices. Reputation Check : Assess potential impact on reputation of your for-purpose organisation.