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Tip of the Week: (Extra) Special Events

Looking for inspo for your next fundraising gala? This week, your colleagues share some themes that went over well at their organizations. The thing about animal welfare? Unlike some other...
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Case Study: Growing Your Monthly Donor Program Through Digital Promotion

October 11, 2022, David Gregory
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Newport ONE’s David Gregory outlines why monthly donors are so valuable to nonprofits. THE QUESTION Are monthly donors worth more time and strategic investment? The Newport ONE team says “Yes!”...
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Monthly Giving Doesn’t Just Happen

September 22, 2022, Hayley Smith
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“Every opportunity that you have where you’re reaching out to donors and your prospects, see where you can build in the option for monthly giving.”-Erica Waasdorp, author and monthly giving...
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Tip of the Week: Stewarding the Gift

You’ve heard of the importance of stewarding your donors, but how about stewarding the gift? Last week we kicked off the Strength Training for Fundraisers webinar series with A Bigger,...
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It’s Time to Shift the Mindset

September 14, 2022, David Miller
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How do we get animal lovers to give to animal-loving people? Our donors are animal lovers—just like we are. They support organizations out of love with the goal of saving...
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Major Donor Bootcamp: Modeling & Advanced Analytics

September 7, 2022, Karla Baldelli
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Building a successful major donor program can feel like training for a marathon. It’s a long and winding road, but the journey is so rewarding. What’s better than connecting on...
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Tip of the Week: No-Brainer Fundraiser

Hey there, Monday! Time once again for Tip of the Week, where we pass along tools, time-savers, and just-plain-genius ideas that experts, colleagues and members of The Association have suggested...
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Don’t Let Inflation Slow You Down

June 28, 2022, David Miller
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RKD’s David Miller shares three recommendations for preparing for year-end and beyond. One of the best parts about attending The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement’s conferences is the conversations I...
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Tip of the Week: Go Ahead, Make Your Day

We grabbed this week’s tip from Jo Sullivan’s and Matthew Mielcarek’s session from the Fundraising track at The Spring Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement. Stay tuned to this channel for...
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March Madness: Is your organization ready for the Big Dance?

March 25, 2022, David Miller
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Whether you’re a basketball fan or a fundraiser who’s a little overwhelmed, “March Madness” is a feeling we can all relate to right now. How will your team perform? Will...
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When Fundraising Meets Game-Changing: “We’re the first nonprofit in Arizona to become a used car dealership”

March 1, 2022, The Association
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Looking for a program that strengthens ties with local businesses, allows donors larger tax deductions and potentially gets you an 800% increase in revenue? If it sounds too good to...
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A CEO’s Thoughts on The Betty White Challenge

In the wake of Betty White’s passing, fans and supporters are calling for donations to shelters and rescues on January 17, what would have been her 100th birthday. Many shelters are...
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