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A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones

The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results.

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How to Talk About Bequests Without Being Morbid? A Legacy Challenge

Matching campaigns for planned gifts are raising significant sums. Fundraisers share their best tips for a successful drive.

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Strategic Planning Without the Stress: 6 Ways to Streamline

Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process.

6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment

6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment

Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say.

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7 Smart Tips to Reach DAF Donors — and Raise More

Make it easy for these valuable supporters to give, and more advice from experts.

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How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals and Avoid Common Mistakes

Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants.

Proposal Budgets Should Strengthen Your Case for Support: Here’s How

Proposal Budgets Should Strengthen Your Case for Support: Here’s How

5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers.

10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data

10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data

Don’t assume the analytics that work for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.

University Fund Raisers in Europe Appear Less Shaken by Downturn

University fund raisers in Europe appear less shaken by downturn