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3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships

Candid

As the daughter of a preacher, I know a thing or two about passing the collection basket. Here are three lessons I learned through my work with the Beloved Benefit and my experience connecting businesses and nonprofits: 1. When we harness the best of both sectors through long-term corporate partnerships, the possibilities are endless.

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Stewardship Reporting Best Practices for Finance Teams: Tips for Showing Donor Impact 

Blackbaud

If your community outreach programs are grant-funded, your funder likely requires you to report key metrics like the number of individuals served or how you were able to expand your programs into new areas. This includes detailing the allocation of funds and the outcomes achieved through partnerships.

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How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

A voicemail or text works if you can’t reach them live, but don’t let the moment pass. Recognition loses its meaning when the follow-through is sloppy. Here’s a simple framework I recommend: Within 24 hours: The major gifts or mid-level officer thanks the donor personally — ideally by phone. rail-container).hide();

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Lapsed Donors: How to Get Them Back

CauseVox

Save that list as a segment so you can easily send them an email, create a task, or just become aware of who is slipping through the cracks. Your CRM also lets you automate reminders and follow-up tasks for your development team, so no one falls through the cracks. You can’t (and shouldn’t!)

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Event Attendee Follow-Up and Cultivation: A Complete Guide

DonorSnap

The truth is, every person who walks through your event doors is a potential lifelong supporter if you know how to cultivate them properly. Let’s explore how to transform event attendees into committed supporters through strategic planning and the right technology tools. It starts with your registration process.

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Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

Grant Writing Made Easy

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. Narrative change challenges the outdated idea that impact must be quantified in sterile metrics. Why most nonprofit grant writing is falling behind, missing the mark. Let’s dive in.

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How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers

Big Fundraising Ideas

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. It is easy for a message to slip through the cracks. Lasting relationships are formed through regular communication, recognition, and follow-up.