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Tag: Solicitation

4 Steps to Address the Disconnect Between Programs and Fundraising

December 8, 2025 Richard Perry

Many nonprofits struggle because fundraisers lack a clear view of program work. Here are four steps to help organizations strengthen fundraising performance and avoid costly disconnects.

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Don’t Hide Overhead From Your Donors — They’ll Understand

March 19, 2025 Jeff Schreifels

It’s OK to talk about overhead with your donors. They get it! Here’s a practical way for you to approach this conversation.

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How Should You Determine Solicitation Priorities?

November 1, 2024 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

Here are some tips for creating a prospect portfolio that balances prospect behavior with institutional fundraising priorities.

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How to Present a Major Gift Offer That Can’t Be Refused

March 4, 2024 Claire Axelrad

As “The Godfather” showed, you’re most persuasive when you give people what they want most. Here’s how this can help with major gift offers.

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5 Ideas to Get the Dollars That Really Count

January 29, 2024 Michael W. Michelsen Jr.
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Even the most generous donors may tire of repeated asks for gifts. Here are five tips to engage donors and raise the funds you need.

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3 Steps to Managing Your Prospect Portfolio in 2024

January 11, 2024 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

Managing a prospect portfolio wisely is key to fundraising success. Here are three steps to manage your prospect portfolio this year.

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What Is a Donor Offer and How It Motivates Your Donor to Give

July 17, 2023 George Crankovic

Aside from your donors themselves (which is to say, your direct mail or email list), the offer is the single most important part of your appeal by far. Here is a rundown of what an offer is and how it motivates people to give.

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The Second Gift: Turning Donor Impulse Into a Conscience Choice

July 11, 2023 Joe Frye

We celebrate acquiring new donors, track efforts to turn one-time donors into recurring donors, and create winback strategies for lapsed donors. Here are some tips to compel first-time donors to give a second gift.

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7 Fundamental Principles of Major Capital Campaigns

October 10, 2014 Mark Bergethon

Through the implementation and analysis of hundreds of capital fundraising campaigns, my company has identified several fundamental principles that are keys for success. We believe adherence to the seven enunciated principles below will be critical to producing optimal campaign results.

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Achieving Excellence in Face-to-Face Fundraising

November 1, 2013 Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

I am always a fan of personal, face-to-face solicitation utilizing a peer of the prospect if at all possible. Your goal is to build a relationship and obtain direct feedback to your approach and request.

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