by Sandi Frost Steensma | Aug 31, 2023 | Campaign, Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Often, fundraisers think that cultivation is purely about asking a donor for a specific amount of money. We disagree. The process of cultivation, when successful, means that when you meet with a donor, instead of saying, “We would like you to consider a gift of...
by Becca Waite | Apr 14, 2023 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Looking for a simple way to share your mission with your community? Isn’t it about time everyone knew how great you were and what services you offered? Hosting a regular, monthly tour at your organization can do just that. A tour is a simple point of entry event...
by Mary Sumners | Mar 3, 2023 | Annual Giving, Industry Trends, News & Articles
Plan your thank you like you plan your ask. As fundraising professionals, we all know that donors need a thank you when they make a gift. But what we don’t always spend enough time on is how to make that thank you special to the donor. At Kennari...
by Kirstin VanderMolen | Feb 3, 2023 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
A third-party endorsement is becoming a must have for any nonprofit who wishes to stand out above the crowd; it’s the nod of approval for your organization from an outside source. It could be another organization you work with, an association to which you belong, or...
by Becca Waite | Oct 7, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
What does diversity mean for your organization? Any goals toward diversity, equity, and inclusion should drive your processes and practices. We recently sat down with a panel of community representatives who shared lessons and anecdotes from their own work in this...
by Becca Waite | Aug 12, 2022 | Industry Trends, News & Articles
Do you have half an hour to spare? Five minutes? With the ongoing needs and goals of one’s development department, it’s easy to forget about the simple ways in which we can take a moment or two to appreciate your supporters. According to Bloomerang, there are various...
