The New Tax Bill and YOU
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The New Tax Bill and YOU

How do you think the new tax bill will affect your contributions this year? My first thought is “Bummer! I’m likely not going to be able to deduct my charitable contributions from my taxes this year”. And then…, “but, yay on the new, higher, standard deduction!” So, there it is. Not much of an impact…

The “Wow Factor” in Fundraising
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The “Wow Factor” in Fundraising

3 easy ways to generate a reaction of “wow” with your donors. One might read this headline and think it’s about how to get that giant contribution to come your way. You’d be wrong! 🙂 This is about how to make the first-time donor say, “Wow” when they hear back from you after they’ve made…

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Don’t Stop Talking!

No one likes to get the silent treatment. No one likes to be the last to know. Don’t stop talking with your donors. Communicating with the people that have connected with your organization ought to be in an organized and consistent way. Some people assume that donors don’t want to hear from you. Wrong! Some…

Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail In Year-End Fundraising

Failing To Plan Is Planning To Fail In Year-End Fundraising

When it comes to the end-of-year fundraising, it’s important to have a solid plan. August is the best time to knock it out of the park. Definitely have your plan going by Labor Day, latest! By plan, I mean lining out the program, assigning dates for printing and addressing, dates for mail drop, dates for…