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.”

Quick Win: Money

Joan publishes quite a bit of useful free resources and downloads over on JoanGarry.com. As a convenience for Lab members, we are publishing all of them here in one place!.

Resources: People, Leadership, Fundraising

This template is intended to walk you through writing your first Fundraising Plan. You’ll end up with realistic fundraising goals, and a plan that shows your board and staff how they can achieve those goals.

Template: Money

Are you ready to change the relationship you – and your organization – have with money? Then come take this masterclass with “Money Shrink” Belinda Rosenblum.

Course: Money

Facebook is the 800-pound gorilla of social media and most nonprofits have a presence there. But how can we grow that presence and get our message in front a whole lot more people?

Course: Narrative

How to prepare and get the absolute most out of your special events. A masterclass by Liz Page.

Course: Money, Narrative

You’ve been thinking about it, worrying about it. Here’s a quick win on how to address the challenge of Giving Tuesday and turn it into a real opportunity for your organization.

Quick Win: People, Money

Brian Saber of Asking Matters teaches how to get a whole lot more comfortable and effective at one-on-one solicitation.

Masterclass: Money

A masterclass by Joan Garry where you will learn how to ask somebody for money over lunch without losing your appetite.

Course: Money

As part of Lindsay Hoffman’s terrific Masterclass on grant writing, she created a checklist to help you decide if a grant is worth pursuing. Here is that checklist.

Checklist: Money