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Establish Rapport: The Often-Missed Step That Sets Up Major Gifts

The Fundraiser Coach

I always suggest that MGOs search the person's name and "bio" or "article" and in this case, we found a story about her as a business woman in a regional magazine.) This is post # 2 of my B.R.I.D.G.E. If you missed the first post on how to Build Connection , you can read it here. Rapport is the glue that makes connection stick.

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Does Cold Major Donor Outreach Really Work?

Joe Garecht Fundraising

In direct mail prospecting, you rent a list of people who you think might be a good match for your non-profit, because they support similar organizations or purchase products, read magazines, or are members of clubs that make you think they care about your mission. Yes, it does. To be honest, I was tempted to leave this article there.

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Top Pop-Up Store Fundraising Ideas for Success

DoJiggy

Make sure your goal is realistic and achievable based on your teams capabilities and current resources. A clear goal will help you stay focused and motivated throughout the fundraising process. It also provides a benchmark to measure your progress and celebrate your achievements. How do I choose the best location for my pop-up store?

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Why Top-Earning Major Gift Officers Master Planned Giving—And How You Can Too

Center for Major Gifts

This is what separates the serious professionals from the rest. The Hidden Truth About High-Earning Fundraisers You wont hear them brag about it, but the top gift officers in the field all know how to talk about legacy. They know how to: Introduce a bequest without making it awkward. And thats what creates real influence. Its strategic fluency.

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Preserving America’s history with technology 

Bonterra

Prospects also share name and contact information for a copy of the Trust’s popular magazine, Hallowed Ground. With a staff of 50, the American Battlefield Trust uses Bonterra EveryAction to efficiently engage with a broad swath of current and future audiences, from history buffs to students and educators to destination travelers.

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Newsletter: Tomorrow: The Fit, Fuel, Footing Framework ️ ; Companies Like New York Life Bet Big on Local Events ; Should Your Nonprofit be Zagging with Billboards? ↯

Selfish Giving

Your nonprofit could learn a lot from alumni magazine writers. The survey also found that budget rose to the top of activation challenges, with 39 percent of partners ranking it the primary challenge, up from 18 percent three years ago." Companies want proof of performance and innovation. Dont try to be everything to everyone.

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Let’s Talk About Love

Planned Giving

You see evidence of this truth every month on the cover of this magazine. Love is in the air. Well, actually it’s not … not any more or less than it is in January or March anyway. It’s just that the greeting card and flower and chocolate industries want us to believe this is the month of l-o-v-e.) Everyone else, including Dolores Nypaver (p.