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Balancing Capital Campaigns and Annual Funds: How to Succeed at Both

Even during a capital campaign, your annual fund is essential for maintaining daily operations and keeping supporters engaged. With strategic planning, clear communication, and tailored messaging, you can successfully manage both efforts to ensure long-term financial stability for your organization.

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Kate Jaeger-Thomas Kate Jaeger-Thomas

Is Your Donor Ask Too Aggressive—Or Just Bold Enough?

Fundraisers often struggle with knowing when an ask is too aggressive—or when it’s simply bold enough. This blog unpacks how discomfort, curiosity, and timing can turn ambitious solicitations into transformational gifts.

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How to Build a Case for Support That Inspires Donors to Give

Writing a case for support isn’t just about explaining your needs—it’s about helping donors see themselves in your vision. Here’s what makes a case effective (and what to avoid), based on 20 years of fundraising experience.

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Powerful Donor Questions That Drive Engagement and Future Support

If you've ever left a donor meeting wondering what you could’ve done differently, the answer may not be a better pitch—but better questions. In this post, we share conversation starters that reveal donor motivations, strengthen relationships, and make your next ask more impactful.

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Supercharge Donor Support: 5 Proven Strategies

In this blog discover how to boost donor engagement with five proven strategies to strengthen relationships and grow individual giving. Learn how to connect, communicate, and make confident asks that inspire lasting support.

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Ten Steps to Your Major Gift Checklist

Learn how to attract passionate donors and cultivate meaningful relationships for lasting impact with the top 10 insights from our recent training session with Vistage. Prioritize quality over quantity and shift your narrative to inspire transformative giving.

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AI and ChatGPT: What is it and how do I use it?

This blog explores the transformative journey of AI from the internet's inception to the ChatGPT era. Read about the critical interplay between technology, creativity, and human oversight in generating impactful content tailored to nonprofit goals

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Jess Domain Jess Domain

Achieve Major Fundraising Success with Our Dynamic Gift Table

Enhance your fundraising success with our Free Dynamic Gift Table! This powerful tool helps you fine-tune your goals, experiment with scenarios, and secure major contributions. Easily adjust gift levels, identify prospects, and create winning strategies. Don't miss out on this essential resource to unlock your fundraising potential.

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