Non-Profit Fundraising

As nonprofits are changing over from traditional mailed fundraising campaigns to more cost-effective email fundraising appeals, they should employ a different approach.

Nov 17, 2009 - Molly Schar

An important step in planning a capital campaign or endowment campaign is to undertake a fundraising feasibility study. Understand how campaign feasibility plans work.

Nov 1, 2009 - Molly Schar

While industry wisdom holds that third-party campaign feasibility studies are best, nonprofits can save money by doing the work of expensive capital campaign consultants.

Oct 16, 2009 - Molly Schar

Nonprofit organizations can use sample copy to make donor acknowledgment letters more personal and effective. Great opening sentences make donors feel special.

Oct 9, 2009 - Molly Schar

In the statement of need (also known as problem statement or needs statement), nonprofits identify a problem and propose a solution. Learn what to include.

Sep 19, 2009 - Molly Schar

The final steps in writing a grant are to put together a powerful executive summary, create a grant proposal cover letter and professionally package it all together.

Sep 18, 2009 - Molly Schar

Tips from online donor communications expert Hillary New Sinclair of Papilia show how technology can advance fundraising even in a challenging economy.

Sep 14, 2009 - Molly Schar

Nonprofit organizations can tap into the power of collective giving by forming giving circles for donor peer groups to engage with nonprofits and focus philanthropy.

Sep 9, 2009 - Molly Schar

Even in a recession, the elements of writing nonprofit grant proposals are consistent. Use this grantwriting formula to improve proposals for any nonprofit organization.

Sep 8, 2009 - Molly Schar

One of the most important aspects of nonprofit donor stewardship is reporting to a donor on the work done with her gift. A flexible stewardship kit is a powerful option.

Sep 6, 2009 - Molly Schar

Many nonprofit donors write checks at the end of the year to take advantage of the tax deduction. But year-end fundraising requires significant planning and a big push.

Aug 23, 2009 - Molly Schar

When a for-profit corporation publicly associates itself with a nonprofit cause, the resulting cause-related marketing can benefit both parties.

Aug 15, 2009 - Molly Schar

Nonprofit organizations can freshen up acknowledgment letters with new ideas. These thank you letters are recognized as highly effective fundraising tools.

Aug 13, 2009 - Molly Schar

Transform nonprofit thank you letters into fundraising tools by following a few simple guidelines. Great acknowledgment letters lead to increased donations.

Aug 11, 2009 - Molly Schar

Nonprofit organizations report fundraising is down, but planned giving offers an opportunity for donors to give now and pay later.

Jul 28, 2009 - Molly Schar

The best appeal packages are not designed to educate or entertain nonprofit donors. They are designed to move donors to act with their financial contribution.

Jul 27, 2009 - Molly Schar

With an effective stewardship program, nonprofit organizations can decrease donor attrition and increase fundraising revenues.

Jul 24, 2009 - Molly Schar

Whether a professional fundraiser, board member, executive director, or volunteer of a nonprofit organization, asking for a donation can be a nerve-wracking experience.

Jul 24, 2009 - Molly Schar

The nonprofit fundraising cycle begins with identification and cultivation of prospective donors.

Jul 24, 2009 - Molly Schar

The top reason why donors do not give to a specific organization is actually quite simple. They don't give because they weren't asked.

Jul 24, 2009 - Molly Schar

Every non-profit organization seeking funding from individuals, foundations or corporations needs a case statement. Raise more money with the right writing.

Jul 21, 2009 - Molly Schar