Soukup Strategic Solutions
If you are new to grant writing for a nonprofit, understanding the types of grants available can put you on a path to securing larger awards for your organization. It…
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If you haven’t participated in a GivingTuesday campaign before, your organization is missing out on one of the biggest opportunities of the year to secure donations! We created a resource to help you make the most of this global day of giving. Learn how to create the best campaign possible and get in on the kindness GivingTuesday spreads!
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While the holidays are certainly a good time to thank donors, it’s important to thank them throughout the year. Cultivating this relationship will make donors feel appreciated and increase donor retention. In fact, a wise fundraiser once said, “the first step in getting the second gift is how much appreciation you show that person for their first gift.”
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At least once a day, we page through our feeds to see who is posting what, what is going on this weekend, and did you see the picture of her new…
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Fundraising is most successful when it is authentic. Donors are most likely to give when they are asked by a Board member who is passionate about the mission of the organization and who is able to effectively communicate that passion and inspire the donor’s trust.
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How do you know if your nonprofit is ready to apply for government grants? Can you use government grants to make purchases from anyone, or do you have to use approved vendors? In this article you’ll learn the specifics about what financial policies and procedures are necessary to attain and then properly make use of government grants.
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May we get some attention please? “We’re having our annual (insert the name of your next event), and we need the media to cover it. Does anyone know (insert name…
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Text fundraising is a great alternative to traditional fundraising. Not only do text messages have fantastic open and response rates, your donors likely have their phones with them wherever they…
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One of the most helpful measures you can take to increase your odds of winning a grant is by establishing a relationship with the funder before submitting your proposal. Though it may not always be the case, many funders are receptive to contact with prospective applicants. Utilizing this opportunity by establishing an early line of communication can pave the road to success.
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One of the great things about fundraising is the abundance of creativity that exists in the profession. It’s energizing to get new ideas from other peers about fundraising that we…
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