Monthly Archives: March 2015

Mind your P’s and Q’s: Saying “Thank You” to your donors

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One of the most important aspects of donor retention is making sure to thank your constituents for their contribution to your cause. Letting them know that they are appreciated and that their money was put to good use is a major factor in turning one-time donors into repeat donors. Data from Penelope Burk’s “Donor Centered….. Read more »

Millennials lead nonprofit boards to success

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Have you heard these stereotypes about the millennial generation? Narcissistic, selfie-taking, technology-obsessive, materialistic, lazy, text-happy, socially-challenged. These generalizations overwhelm the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s. Hand them a smartphone, tablet, laptop or any other piece of technology and they can do their taxes, buy a new wardrobe, get in touch with….. Read more »

Mutual Benefits: Participating in the Fundraising Effectiveness Project

It’s March already – almost spring! It’s also the time of year when we make a plea for you to participate in the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) Annual Survey. FEP is a collaborative effort to ‘grow philanthropy’s share of the GDP’ by providing nonprofits with tools to evaluate growth in giving. Participation is easy; you can….. Read more »