Your mission deserves to be funded, and that’s often easier said than done for BIPOC-led organizations. Time to shake up the unspoken rules and implement these clear strategies for leaders of color to fundraise successfully anyway.
Read MoreKaren Brooks Hopkins: Fundraising – The Agony and the Ecstasy
Join fundraising expert and author, Karen Brooks Hopkins as she walks you through the steps of an annual campaign and gives you a few examples of how successful fundraisers navigate the highs and lows of this work.
Read MoreBlake Fly: Member Appreciation Campfire
Ready to be refueled? Reminded of your why? Recharged by the joy and privilege of your work? Don’t miss this guided experience by Blake Fleischacker. It’s an opportunity to pause, invest time to look back on your year, celebrate your progress, and deliver appreciation to the people in your life. We had 350+ members join us for the livestream (a record!), and they could not say enough about how meaningful and personally impactful the experience was.
Read MoreLori Abrams: Is Building a Monthly Giving Program Worth the Effort?
A successful monthly giving program can provide a nonprofit organization a steady stream of dedicated donors and a reliable source of income — but is building one the right option for your org? Lori Abrams shares her insights on this topic and a free tool to help you get started.
Read MoreJames Langley: Fundraising in the Time of COVID
Jim Langley shows us how nonprofits can build stronger communities of shared purpose during these difficult times that will serve them well when recovery comes.
Read MoreQuick Win: Great Ideas for Small and Simple Fundraisers
Bet you’ll find at least one great idea from this catalog of 16 fundraising ideas from your colleagues in the Lab!
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Read MoreQuick Win: Donor Call Script and Tips
Here’s an outline and sample script for a call that is guaranteed to feel great for your donor and for you.
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Read MoreResource: Selecting a CRM Solution for Your Nonprofit
One of the most common questions posed in the Village is, “What CRM should I use?” A simple question. But not always such a simple answer.
Read MoreQuick Win: Stop Calling It Year-End Fundraising
We know that the vast majority of gifts come to a nonprofit in the fourth quarter and certainly by year end. But it’s time to boycott the phrase “year-end fundraising” and consider instead “The 4th Quarter Press.”
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