Charity Raises More Monthly Gifts From Bank Transfers Than From Credit Cards
Oregon Public Broadcasting is combating the problem of canceled credit cards by urging donors to use electronic funds transfer.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
New to Planned Giving? Watch Out for These Common Pitfalls
What not to do when building a planned-giving program.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Amnesty International USA’s Campaign Pledge Form
The form allows donors to pledge endowment gifts and annual support at the same time.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
An Acknowledgement Letter for a Gift of Stock
A Better Chance, an education charity, uses a version of this letter to thank donors who give stock.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
University Aims to Boost Retention by Welcoming Back Lapsed Donors
Whitworth University tries sending thank-you postcards that recognize changes in a donor’s behavior.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Donor-Centric Newsletter Generates 20% of a Charity’s Revenue
The Nashville Rescue Mission’s monthly mailing uses storytelling to engage loyal supporters.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Template for a Planned-Gift Letter of Intent
A sample form to collect information from donors about their estate gifts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
8 Things You May Be Doing to Turn Off Donors
Avoid these common mistakes when you’re trying to keep your supporters giving again and again.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
5 Suggestions for Writing Better Grant Proposals
Experts offer tips for grant seekers preparing proposals for foundations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Ocean Conservancy’s Planned-Gift Confirmation Form
The nonprofit asks donors to let them know when they’ve made a planned gift—but the organization doesn’t ask about the dollar value first.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor