Soukup Strategic Solutions
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 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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Whether you’ve been fundraising for a while or are just getting started, online fundraising is more important than ever. As you fundraise more and more, you’ll learn more about your nonprofit’s…
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Fundraising is an essential component of a nonprofit’s ability to succeed; it’s how organizations grow and fulfill their mission. To set your fundraising program for success, you need a general understanding of how fundraising works, a message that donors can support, and a plan of the best tactics to pursue early on.
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Some Board Members might be sitting back or even considering moving on. They may feel they haven’t done anything very worthwhile, but you can show them the work that they’re doing is impactful and valuable. I believe organizations must first strengthen Board stewardship before replacing Directors with new Directors. The Board reflection interviews are one example or process that can provide greater meaning for the Board of Directors. You are helping to engage Board leadership in the essential meaning for service and giving.
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A culture of enthusiasm for nonprofit Boards with regards to fundraising is important to provide the organization with the resources it needs to pursue its mission. In order to be as successful as possible, your Board should be helping with fundraising to promote your mission. Despite this, not all Board members are comfortable soliciting donations or fundraising in general. Luckily, anyone can be trained in the fundraising cycle. We’ll show you the dos and don’ts of fundraising and how to get started with strategies and policies that create effective Board members.
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Donor cultivation is necessary for any nonprofit to maintain the relationships and generate the revenue necessary to sustain their mission. To be successful in your donor relationships, you must adhere to the 4 “R”s of donor cultivation which include Research, Romance, Request, and Recognition. In this resource, we dive into each of the cultivation phases and help you understand the fundraising process so your nonprofit can acquire and retain donors at a higher rate.
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In order to find success in the modern-day nonprofit landscape, organizations need to have a proper social media presence. The benefits of doing so can include more funding for your mission, increased reputation in your community, and it will provide a direct line of communication between your nonprofit and the people it serves. To achieve these results, we’ll break down the basics of social media strategy including the differences between the platforms, how to utilize analytics, and the best posting policies that will limit errors.
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Nonprofit Board members commit to providing the organization with the resources it needs to thrive, and fundraising is a significant part of this. Learn how to ignite successful Board collaboration and create a culture of enthusiasm for Board fundraising to provide your organization with the resources it needs to pursue its mission!
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Nonprofit organizations conduct prospect research to identify new donors or find hidden gems within their own database. While prospect research tools access and analyze large volumes of data to identify people who might be a good match for your organization, fundraisers must still employ a solid strategy to make the best use of this data. Read the article for strategies and best practices.
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