How will your nonprofit make an impact one year from now? Or five years from now? Amid shifting priorities, resources, and community needs, how do you stay the course on your mission? The answers lie in strategic planning.
A nonprofit strategic plan is a roadmap that outlines how your organization will accomplish its long-term goals, typically encompassing the next three to five years. Whether you aim to build more lasting partnerships with major donors or provide more high-quality and acc [...]
Every nonprofit understands how important major donors are—they provide the largest contributions to your annual fund, invest in your growth through donations to capital campaigns, and serve as long-term ambassadors for your cause. Their commitment to your organization warrants plenty of individualized attention from your staff members, especially when you’re trying to solicit a prospect’s first major gift.
However, cultivating major donor relationships is an intricate pr [...]
Fundraising is your nonprofit’s bread and butter. Whether you’re working to fill your annual fund, raise money for a specific program, or finish out the year strong with a holiday-themed fundraising push, you’re consistently designing and implementing fundraising campaigns to ensure you have the resources to deliver your mission.
But there’s one kind of campaign that is rather unique—a capital campaign. These are large-scale projects that nonprofits cond [...]
