Monthly Archives: May 2015

Guest Post: 3 Ways Prospect Research Can Help Your Organization Raise More Major Gifts

By Sarah Tedesco, DonorSearch In all likelihood, you’ve heard about the benefits of casting a wide net. Whether sending out job applications or entering the dating game, expanding your options can help you succeed in the long run. Shouldn’t the same strategy hold true for nonprofit fundraising? Well, maybe not. While small donations here and there….. Read more »

Memorials and Tributes

As we approach the Memorial Day holiday, we remember the members of our armed forces who died while serving our country. We hold community dedications and parades, fly our flags proudly and place flowers on our veterans’ gravesites. In short, we find meaningful gestures to honor our deceased soldiers and veterans. Tribute and memorial donations….. Read more »

Sync or Swim: Using Online Donation Retrieval

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If you haven’t yet started receiving donations online, you may have a little catching up to do. In this digital day and age, so many donors – particularly younger ones – are more apt to go online to accomplish nearly everything, including making a charitable gift. And like with traditional giving methods, the easier you….. Read more »

Need volunteers? Check your database!

Volunteers are the ones who keep operations at your organization running smoothly, and you greatly appreciate all they do for your mission. However, finding a group of dedicated volunteers is often a huge and difficult undertaking. Whether you’re sending out mailings, putting a plea on your nonprofit’s Facebook page or creating mass emails, reaching out….. Read more »