It might sound a little old-fashioned – bringing to mind Depression-era great- grandparents stashing their spare dollar bills in cookie jars and under mattresses – but a cash reserve has never been more relevant. In this blog I lay out the case for setting aside contingency funds, along with the steps to get you started.
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Is the writing on the wall telling you that your campaign is going to fall short of its goal? Don’t despair! Embrace the opportunity to re-energize volunteers, galvanize donors, and learn what you can do better next time around. Our latest blog outlines proactive steps that you can take to mine a challenging situation for its positives.
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I don’t know about you, but I find it takes a few weeks to get back into full swing after the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be productive! I have assembled a list of great ways to use the winter lull to get your nonprofit onto firm footing for a busy – and prosperous – year.
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GivingTuesday’s stellar 2024 results raised our spirits, especially on the heels of a less-than encouraging Giving USA report for 2023. Which got us wondering: how can we capitalize on this momentum in 2025? We weighed in on all the chatter about new trends and weeded out the ones that we think will matter most. Spoiler alert: in the rush to pursue what’s “new,” don’t forget the tried and the true.
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We were excited to see our colleague, referral partner and founder of Positive Equation Dana Snyder include our unique Nonprofit Virtual Assistant (NPVA®) service on her list of productivity must-haves for 2025. Even better, we’ve partnered for a special discount – 10% off the first 3 months of your first-ever NPVA® plan – when you mention her name. It’s the perfect time to give yourself (and your team) the gift of administrative support!
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Fundraising is more than annual appeals, events and thank you letters. A comprehensive advancement program requires a long-term mindset. This blog explains why, and how, to bring new donors into your organization’s orbit for more than just a one-time gift. And the perfect time to gear up is now – on the heels of the 4th quarter push!
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It’s time to look at technology as a valuable resource for your nonprofit, rather than as a costly time consumer. In this blog Jillian Campayno, a member of the More Than Giving Co. tech team, shares her experiences providing fractional expertise to help our clients get the most out of their technology investment.
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Meaningful community engagement doesn’t have to be fancy. It does, however, need to be strategic, consistent, and sustained. This week’s blog offers step-by-step suggestions for listening to, and learning from, your stakeholders. Their participation in your nonprofit’s strategic direction will lead to efficient use of your resources as well as more effective programming.
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Wondering whether or not a GivingTuesday campaign is worth the time, money and effort? This blog lays out a few good reasons for diving in and offers workable suggestions for reaping the benefits of this international philanthropy movement. Be sure to read this, before you decide to pass up a great opportunity to close the calendar year on a high note.
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Strategic planning can be more than a routine collection of goals and objectives. It is an opportunity to re-think how you are approaching your organization’s mission and vision. We’ve got five tips for turning the slog of traditional planning into an opportunity to start the new year on fresh footing.
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Budgets are more than a collection of numbers; they represent how your organization intends to reach for an ambitious vision of the future. Are your precious resources being allocated in a way that will help your organization strengthen and grow? A little creative thinking can go a long way to ensuring that your 2025 revenue and expenses add up to greater impact in the community.
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All the old-fashioned and innovative advice in the world can’t make up for the fact that you simply do not have the hands you need to get it all done. In this blog, I show you five ways that a trained and certified Nonprofit Virtual Assistant (NPVA®) can pick up the administrative slack so that you and your fundraising team can focus on what’s most important: your donors!
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The last quarter of 2024 is just around the corner, which means it’s time for make that final fundraising push for your nonprofit. Here are 12 ways to make it your strongest! With these time-tested strategies, you can boost giving and set your organization up for an even more successful 2025.
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A large endowment may sound like the answer to every nonprofit’s prayers, but is it really? Before accepting that first endowment gift, organizations should consider what an endowment means, and how it fits into a larger sustainability strategy.
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Staffing up is so hard – allocating precious budget resources, draining your time and that of your most valuable team members – the very thought of the recruiting process can be exhausting. There is a better way. Fractional staffing is a seamless, cost efficient way to engage the expertise (and extra hands!) you need, exactly when you need it.
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I meet so many nonprofit professionals who know how important it is to begin a major giving program but have no idea where to start. Often, staffing is a seemingly insurmountable hurdle. The cost effectiveness of fractional staffing makes it possible for them to access the expertise they need to grow their fundraising results without breaking the budget.
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Don’t let your efforts to attract new donors outweigh your attention to one of your organization’s most valuable assets: existing donors! Simple, cost-efficient strategies can keep your loyal supporter engaged and ready to give again. Include them in your program – or, better yet, use them to build a donor-focused philosophy! Your bottom line, and the people who rely on your organization, will benefit.
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There are a lot of good reasons to build relationships with high-profile community leaders – they can raise awareness about your nonprofit’s work and connect you to new potential donors and volunteers. In this blog I explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of engaging public figures as volunteers and board members and offer useful strategies for making the most of their involvement.
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If you are like most of the nonprofit professionals I know, you spend a lot of time and energy developing detailed plans to drive your organization forward – and that’s a good thing. But are you also taking time to consider, and prepare for, out-of-the-blue events that can upend even the best laid plans? A crisis plan helps you navigate rough waters so that your nonprofit can continue serving the community, come what may.
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I would wager that we all have at least one story that begins, “Just when I thought our plans were in place…” No matter how hard we try, circumstances can turn on a dime, upending our most diligent planning. Still, there are a few things you can do to help to ensure smooth sailing whatever the weather, and in this blog, I explain what they are.
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