What does it mean to lead your volunteers as opposed to managing them? It’s easy to call anyone in a position of power a leader, but managing is the technical…
Nonprofit Management
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FundraisingNonprofit ManagementWebinars
Webinar: Transforming Annual Giving
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballAnnual giving is the foundation of a nonprofit’s fundraising program, so it’s essential for your organization. Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy and Senior Consultant David Snow lead us in this webinar.…
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During my last webinar on how to thank and recognize your donors, I had a few special requests from our viewers to provide examples of some thank you letters to…
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Donor ManagementNonprofit Management
Suppression Services For Deceased Donors
by Clay Harmonby Clay HarmonSomeone once asked this question on the social news aggregation site, Reddit: “What did you find out about your deceased friend or relative while going through their stuff?” One user,…
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Successful fundraising does require a magic touch, and this past June was the 20th anniversary of the fictional debut, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the book that started it…
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Nonprofit ManagementWebinars
Webinar: How You Should Thank And Recognize Your Donors
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballMany nonprofits view the thank you letter to donors as no more than a tax receipt. Strong nonprofits, however, recognize the donor acknowledgment letter as a critical component of the stewardship phase of…
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Sometimes we invite experts and professionals from other organizations to guest post on our blog. Joining us today is Barbara O’Reilly of Windmill Hill Consulting, where she helps nonprofit organizations…
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FundraisingNonprofit Management
Fake News vs. Real News: A Nonprofit Perspective
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballIt’s the most popular phrase on the planet right now. It has dedicated websites, numerous articles, and a hashtag. It has also occurred regularly in daily White House briefings for…
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FundraisingNonprofit Management
Donors Choose You, You Don’t Choose Them
by Clay Harmonby Clay Harmon“Your donors choose you. Not the other way around.” As a fundraiser, this is an important mantra to have. It reminds us that a donor’s money doesn’t go to the…
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Nonprofit ManagementWebinars
Webinar: The Good, Bad, And The Ugly Of Nonprofit Board Management
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballWhat does your nonprofit board management look like? Does your board excite you, frustrate you, or both? Are they engaged, or is like pulling teeth for them to show up…