
Confessions of a Development Director: I Don't Know Where to Begin with Grant Writing
The Confession: I was just hired as a development director, and I am tasked with increasing our fundraising by nearly 50% this year.
Kevin Kacvinsky
Mar 142 min read
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Mastering the Donor Cycle
...successful fundraising lies in mastering the donor cycle.
Laura Diaz
Mar 32 min read
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Stay Compliant with IRS Tax Requirements for Your Nonprofit
It’s that time of year again when we all must be ready for tax returns and 990s.
Kevin Kacvinsky
Feb 152 min read
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Breaking Down the Grant Application
Grant writing and research for grant funders is a time-consuming endeavor. Let us help you navigate the path to grants for your deserving...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jan 317 min read
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Kick-start 2025 in Key Areas
As we wrap up 2024, we want you to take a moment to reflect on the year’s achievements and challenges.
Laura Diaz
Jan 22 min read
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Top 5 Nonprofit SMART Goals for 2025
Although year-end is at it’s peak, nonprofit organizations need to be equipped with fresh perspectives and renewed energy for the year ahead
Laura Diaz
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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What is Your Plan for Year-End Giving?
In a few years, “Christmas in July” will have a whole new meaning.
Kevin Kacvinsky
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Maximizing the Efforts of Volunteers
All nonprofit organizations need the support of volunteers. Staff members tend to wear many hats and cannot fulfill all roles at all times.
Laura Diaz
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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An Easy to Avoid Capital Campaign Mistake
Capital campaigns are wrought with land mines, whether it’s selecting the right ask amount or balancing and achievable timeline against real
Kevin Kacvinsky
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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The Art of Finding Donors
All nonprofit organizations are required to identify and find donors to effectively fulfill their missions.
Laura Diaz
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Grant Writing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Secure Funding
Grant writing can seem like a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the process. However, with a structured approach and a...
Laura Diaz
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Four Strategies to Attract and Retain Donors
The goal of every organization is to attract and retain donors. There are several strategies organizations can employ to make sure new...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Say YES to SOPs!
The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Nonprofits often operate under the misconception that their charitable mission...
Laura Diaz
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Utilizing LinkedIn for Major Gift Fundraising: Engage and Connect for Success 🌟
Looking to supercharge your fundraising efforts...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Nonprofit
A compilation from our nonprofit clients Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, filled with the passion of making meaningful changes...
Laura Diaz
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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Common Missed Fundraising Opportunities
Thank you to the subscriber who asked us about what we are seeing as common missed fundraising opportunities. What a great question!...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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The Importance of a Fundraising Plan for Small and New Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofit organizations, passion and purpose are foundational elements. However, to translate these elements into...
Laura Diaz
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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The Magic of Milestones
Nonprofits work very hard on recruiting new donors, but the fact that 50-80% first time donors do not give a second gift is an indication...
Kevin Kacvinsky
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Setting and Implementing Smart Goals
For new and small nonprofits, establishing a system to set goals is fundamentally important to provide direction, clarity, and motivation.
Laura Diaz
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Scoping Out a Gift Before Asking
Capital campaign consultants can be surprisingly expensive. Therefore, we see many small to mid-sized nonprofits do their best to run a...
Kevin Kacvinsky
May 15, 20242 min read
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