In the world of nonprofit fundraising, understanding your donors’ capacity to give is key to creating effective strategies and maximizing contributions. Wealth screening is a powerful tool that helps you gain insights into your donors’ financial capacity, allowing you to tailor your fundraising efforts more effectively. In this blog, we’ll discuss what wealth screening is,
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By Cynthia Albert Link and Michelle Hurley An effective nonprofit board is pivotal to the success and sustainability of your organization. The ideal structure of your board with explicitly defined roles and responsibilities for its members can set up your nonprofit organization to successfully achieve its mission. Here’s a guide to help you establish the optimal structure
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By Abbie Fine It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, even the most successful teams fail. Our development team doesn’t meet a fundraising goal, the organization has a budget deficit, doesn’t meet a stated impact goal, or a new hire, program, initiative etc., doesn’t work out as expected. As fundraisers, we are sometimes faced
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When embarking on an executive search, organizations often face a critical decision: whether to engage a retained nonprofit executive search firm, which will work on a specific contract basis, or a commission-based recruiter, who receives a fee only after a candidate is placed. While the latter may appear cost-effective at first glance, here are five
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By Suzanne Albin Strategic planning is essential for any organization aiming for long-term success. Often driven by staff, the process can be mundane and uninspiring for Board members. Transforming a disengaged Board into an enthusiastic, committed team and partner requires a structured approach. Here’s how to energize your Board for a meaningful and impactful strategic
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By Kevin Ralph Establishing and expanding grateful patient and physician engagement programs within any healthcare organization requires a strategic approach, a dedicated team, and a data-driven mindset. This comprehensive guide highlights the critical components and stages involved in successfully scaling grateful patient and physician engagement programs, ensuring they achieve their intended impact and sustainability. A
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The 2024 Giving USA report reveals significant insights into the current state of charitable giving in the United States. Understanding these trends can help fundraisers strategically align their efforts to maximize donations and impact. Here are the key takeaways from this year’s report, based on data collected in 2023. Overall Charitable Giving In 2023, total
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Engaging alumni is a crucial aspect of fundraising for higher education and independent schools. Alumni who feel connected to their alma mater are more likely to contribute financially and support the institution in various other ways. Here are three innovative ideas to steward alumni, fostering deeper connections and encouraging continued support. 1. Networking Opportunities Creating
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By Cynthia Albert Link Creating an effective board for your nonprofit organization is essential to its success. A well-rounded board can provide the expertise, experience, and support necessary to achieve your mission. Utilize this guide to help you build the optimal board by focusing on key goals and evaluating your current board’s composition. What Qualities
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By now, you’ve likely heard that in November of 2023, the IRS introduced proposed regulations targeting donor advised funds (DAFs), aiming to clarify tax rules governing these giving vehicles. While the proposals avoid contentious issues like minimum DAF payout and transparency requirements, they focus on another hot issue: taxing fees paid from DAFs to donors’
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