If you’ve worked with mail merge letters, you are probably no stranger to seeing the occasional error. These errors are typically due to security and the way Microsoft Word attempts to protect you and itself from abuse. Below are a few common errors and what can be done to eliminate them. I’ve snipped this content….. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Charities Forecast Giving in 2013 and a Look at 2012
I’ve apparently been under a rock for the last month, because I missed this great article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Just in case you missed it as well, here’s the link: http://philanthropy.com/article/Most-Charities-Forecast-Rise/138303/ . The article has a number of interesting highlights, not the least of which is an infographic I find very informative. It shows what….. Read more »
Again and Again
Churches have been doing it for generations. The Combined Federal Campaign and United Way have both built their foundations on it. And if you’re not doing it, perhaps you should be. I’m talking about a recurring gift program – inviting your donors to make repeated gifts at regular intervals. Whether you envision a once-a-month automatic….. Read more »
Grants Management
I recently attended a great Tweet Chat #GrantChat hosted by the Grant Professionals Association @GPANational. I must admit, I was there to “lurk and learn.” And did I get a chance to learn a lot! I also discovered that there are some things ResultsPlus can do to help with some of the commonly identified problems (but I….. Read more »
Drive Your Donors to Give Online
Your organization probably has a website, and you probably have a way to give online. But are you currently driving your donors to give online? Some donors will always prefer to give via the mail, but a growing number of donors find giving online to be quick and convenient. Here are a few tips to….. Read more »