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We’ve rounded up our top resources from the first half of 2019 so you can catch up on any you may have missed.
Our most popular how-to articles, checklists, and templates offer something for nonprofit communicators, different types of fundraisers, and top executives.
Read the collection below to find out what your peers are reading, and get the latest tools and advice to keep your career and your nonprofit on track.
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AdviceHow to Identify Donors With the Greatest Potential to Give
A college fundraising executive uses a data-driven strategy to zero in on supporters who can make large gifts and build strong ties with them. -
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Introvert or Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Fundraiser?
Mixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too. -
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Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
With economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm. -
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Use This Simple Form to Create a ‘Snapshot’ of Your Donors
It creates a handy way to prepare for meetings with wealthy individuals. -
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How Charities Talk to Donors After Getting a Huge Gift
Getting a transformational contribution is a godsend for an organization. But announcing a landmark gift can make other donors think you don’t need their support. Here’s how some nonprofits handled it. -
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9 Lessons About Planned Giving That May Surprise You
Tips to help your nonprofit jump start its planned giving program. -
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4 Myths of Nonprofit Communication That May Be Costing You
Bucking conventional wisdom can help you attract donors who believe in your mission and share your priorities. -
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8 Core Responsibilities for Strong Leaders
Many leaders get bogged down in the day-to-day running of an organization. But strong leaders focus on high-level responsibilities and delegate the rest. Here are some strategies to keep your eye on the big picture. -
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A Fundraising Glossary for Nonfundraisers
Do people in your organization need help understanding what the development department is talking about? Here’s a list of common terms to help them speak your language. -
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Inside One Group’s Fundraising Windfall From Donor-Advised Funds
Why the Pan-Mass Challenge is the only regional nonprofit among the top recipients of Fidelity Charitable donations.
