Successful fundraising is always a group effort, usually involving lots of people. You know you can’t do it alone, so follow these nine excellent tips for maximizing your volunteer resources and keeping people engaged in your process. 1. Swap Out Leadership Prepare well ahead of time and assign co-chairs, especially for key positions. This will […]
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Success doesn’t just happen. You need a plan, motivated volunteers and great implementation. Work through these 15 tips from fundraising experts. Female Leaders in Philanthropy Raised $25,000 for United Way. 1. Learn from your history What has worked before? How can you improve upon the past? Repeat the successful campaigns and jazz up the fading
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You won’t raise much if no one knows about your fundraiser, so get smart about spreading the word. Persistence and determination are crucial. It takes a lot of repetitions to break through communication clutter, so try them all. 1. Maximize your website Use it to share your goals, recruit volunteers, thank sponsors, feature new offerings,
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A recent blog post by attorney and nonprofit fundraising expert Ilona Bray reviewed the tips offered by two seminars presented in the Bay Area. One was presented by Kivi Leroux Miller, an expert on nonprofit communications; and one by Ted Hart, ACFRE, an expert in online as well as traditional fundraising. Great ideas to help
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Volunteers rarely get thanked enough for what they do. Read these 5 quick tips on how to encourage them. 1. Say Yes When They Ask for Your Help. We have all been taught that a key to time management is learning how to say NO. However, when it comes to serving our volunteers, we need
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Do some of the birds in your flock feel more important than others? “It seems like our volunteer meetings are times for the “in” gals to have fun with all of their favorites. I feel left out and don’t want to be a part of it anymore.” Chances are you have never received feedback like
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Volunteers often quit if they do not think their contribution is noticed or important. Finding creative ways to recognize volunteers can help you retain them. If you’re wracking your brains for ways to do that, read on. Make them feel appreciated Skip the dinner. Who needs another overcooked chicken breast with cardboard veggies? Take the
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You’re the straw boss but you can’t use force. Coordinating volunteers is one of the most important jobs in any social-profit organization. But it’s no easy task. Here are some tips for success. 1. Go ahead: ask. Making a pretty website, brochure or facebook page isn’t as effective as directly asking people to volunteer. Make
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