I’m not the biggest fan in the world of roller coasters. I like them just fine, just not going out of my way to find them. And by far the worst part of the ride is that slow ascent. The “click clack, click clack…” of slow, steady process, with the future completely unknown and the …
Scottish Snowplows (Really) So first an English lesson, since we are, in the words of George Bernard Shaw, “Two peoples separated by a common language” A Gritter is a Snowplow/Salt Spreader Not long ago, Traffic Scotland decided that as long as they were tracking their gritters in order to ensure coverage and efficient use, they …
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This year’s Giving Tuesday is planned for December 3rd, but you should be planning now to capitalize on this rapidly growing national movement. Having grow exponentially since its founding, Giving Tuesday seeks to be an altruistic “palate cleanser” from the consumerism of Black Friday (and increasingly, Cyber Monday). It also helps focus attention on the …
Saying that digital security is important isn’t exactly a revelation. A recent look at the news features fake fundraisers, Cyberassaults on small towns and previously well-respected nonprofits suddenly going dark, taking clients money with them. So what’s to be done? The bleak answer is that no system is ever 100% safe. Cyber security is a …
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As a new feature, we will be posting some little ideas from our clients and partners every month, in hope that it might spark some ideas for you and your team. This month; Be The (Substitute) Gift Valentine’s Day can be tough; it sneaks up on you, and you wind up spending money on a …
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Have You Heard the News? A recent segment on the always excellent show Marketplace discussed the Metro Nashville Public School System’s decision to ban online education fundraising. At first glance, this looks like another example of the disconnect between educators and administration. On the one hand, educators are increasingly being asked to do more and …
You Have Many Campaigns — Are They All Working Out? The nonprofit industry can never remain still. More and more, outside influencers (and certainly some internal) are changing the way donors engage with and give to your organization. Each day and each campaign is an uphill battle. And yet, your mission remains. Your fundraising goals …
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The Impact You Make on Your Donors Can Increase Their Affinity for Your Nonprofit Getting donors to give to your nonprofit is one challenge, but keeping donors happy is a completely different endeavor. Improving your donor experience can create a better impression on donors and encourage them to become stronger advocates for your cause. Happy …
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It’s no secret that building a donor base is challenging for nonprofits. The foundation of donors that many organizations have relied on for years has dropped in recent years, even though it was estimated that 2018 would see a 3.2% increase in individual giving (following a 3% increase in 2017). Indiana University Lilly Family School …
