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Are You Ready to pivot?

The Fundraiser Coach

As a fundraiser, sometimes you need to be ready for a change of plans - a sudden opportunity to speak to a prospect, a change of venue for a meeting, or a mini-crisis at an event. Ad from Alaska Airlines I used to smile when I would see this ad from Alaska Airlines.

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Donor Readiness: The Secret of All Successful Capital Campaigns

Gail Perry Group

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness? It often turns out that your donors are simply not ready for a conversation about a gift. Build Donor Readiness with a “Noodlers Group.”

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

But before you start seeking a grant, ask yourself: Is your organization really ready? Before you get started Here are some basics you should be aware of before applying for grants: First, getting a grant is a labor- and time-intensive process. Set yourself up for success by making sure you’re ready to start the process.

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Getting Ready Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources

Clairification

As you’re planning ahead, and readying your year-end fundraising initiatives, take a little time to think about your communication delivery mediums. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Getting Ready Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Rebrand?

GrantNews

Question: Is your nonprofit ready for a rebrand? The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Rebrand? Occasional rebranding is important to consider in today’s fast-changing world. Everything moves so fast and attention spans certainly aren’t getting any longer. appeared first on GrantNews.

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Is your ED ready to fundraise? 2 tests

Tom Ahern

This would be test #1 of an executive director's readiness to fundraise from individuals (as opposed to governments or big foundations). File under: The prospect next door Pretending to be a donor prospect As I pushed open the door to the Seven Stars Bakery , I triggered the stopwatch on my phone. Eleven minutes later he flunked test #1.

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Podcast: How to Get Your Board Members Ready for a Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign Pro

The post Podcast: How to Get Your Board Members Ready for a Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro. Amy and Andrea are joined by campaign expert, Xan Blake, in a lively conversation about boards and capital campaigns. Xan suggests that for the early planning phases of a campaign, board members should be in learning mode.